Lagos Police Statement On INEC Officials At Church In Ijeshatedo
It was initially reported that some thugs invaded St. Bridget Catholic Church ljesha, Surulere Lagos, and catered away machines of INEC officials carrying out PVC registration.
The Parish Priest of the church as at the time of filling this report, has locked up the church, when people scampered for safety.
A resident of the area who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard that the thugs invaded the venue, saying they wouldn’t be allowed to register because they won’t vote for their (thugs) candidate.
He they destroyed INEC materials and carted away some registration items.
He added that the police have been mobilised to the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
Reacting to this, Lagos police said via twitter
The INEC officials were assigned to Imam Thani Street by House No 9A for today’s exercise. They were, however, found within the church premises. Residents raised concern & informed the police. The DPO Ijeshatedo swung into action and brought the INEC officials to the station.
Preliminary findings show that a resident of the area who volunteered to transport the officials from their office to the center was responsible for the mixup, deliberate or not, further investigation will reveal.
Meanwhile, the officials were immediately released to proceed to the correct center to continue their assignment. Continue reading…
The INEC officials were assigned to Imam Thani Street by House No 9A for today's exercise. They were, however, found within the church premises. Residents raised concern & informed the police. The DPO Ijeshatedo swung into action and brought the INEC officials to the station. 1/3 https://t.co/pBbenWOnBG pic.twitter.com/4HI3UFEgWx
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) July 29, 2022
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