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Police rescue 19 kidnapped INEC workers in Imo

Police in Imo State have rescued 19 INEC ad-hoc workers who were kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday in Imo State.

The development was confirmed by INEC authorities in the state.

According to the officials, the 19 INEC ad-hoc workers were on their way to seven different polling units in Ugbelie ward 06 in y Ideato South LGA of Imo State when they were abducted.

INEC spokesperson, Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, said they were rescued after a distress call about the incident was made to the operatives who immediately went into action.

She added that even though they were rescued, all the election materials which include BVAS could not be recovered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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