A file photo of two armed men.
The Commissioner of Police Mohammed Barde says the abducted Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s Electoral Officer for Isu Local Government Area Mrs Achibie Ogbonne and her team are with the police.
Channels Television had earlier reported that Ogbonne and members of her team were abducted during the state house of assembly election in the state.
But Barde said they are presently at the Police headquarters in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
He did not give further information whether they were rescued by the security officials but promised to give an update about the matter later.
A source close to Kamace village told our correspondent that several of those kidnapped from escaped to freedom.
Although results weren't directly uploaded on the IReV portal in real time during the February 25 presidential and National Assembly…
Several incidents of attacks and voter suppression were reported across the country, particularly in Lagos State.
The party's victory in the constituency is significant, given its feat across the state in the 2023 presidential elections.
While BVAS seemed to impress, relative to the February 25 elections, a number of polling units experienced disruptions and delays.
The collation at both centres were scheduled to commence on Saturday, but were rescheduled for a number of reasons.