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Hoodlums allegedly hijack BVAS in Gov Emmanuel’s LGA 

By Odo Ogenyi, Uyo

Hoodlums in Onna Local Government Area have allegedly hijacked Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in Oniong West Ward one, Unit 11 and 12 in the state.

Sources told newsmen that the adhoc staff were supposed to use two BVAS for wards 11 and 12 but the hoodlums allegedly hijacked the BVAS of unit 12 and left BVAS of unit 11.

The hoodlums he said matcheted two persons and the victims were rushed to unknown hospital in the area.

“Some persons were injured and taking out for treatment in an unknown hospital in the area.” He said.

Responding, Mr Iniabasi Ekanem, the Chairman of Onna Local Government Area confirmed the incident but however, said the hoodlums caused some issues in the polling units. 

“We have little issues, we expected it but it depends on the way we manage it. The security officers stationed in the area helped to quell the situation.” He said.

Ekanem explained that in-spite the disruption of the exercise by the hoodlums, the election was free and fair.

He called on INEC to extend the voting time due to malfunctioning of the BVAS in the state. 

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon denied the incident.

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