Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Police Command in Osun has launched investigation into the alleged attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area by suspected hoodlums, carting away Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.
“Officials of INEC in Osun, who were distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, were attacked by about ten armed thugs.
“The hoodlums reportedly fired sporadically into the air and carted away three packs of PVCs,” he said.
Ojelabi said the commissioner of police in the state, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the incident and has directed a comprehensive investigation with a view to identifying, arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators.
“Tactical and intelligence…
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