The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to reports that thugs carted away Independent National Electoral Commission registration machines at St. Bridget Catholic Church, ljesha, Surulere Lagos.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the INEC officials were assigned to another location and not the church’s premises.
Hundeyin stated this on his Twitter handle on Friday, debunking claims that thugs invaded the church premises during Permanent Voter Card (PVC)registration,
The statement read, “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 concerns and 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 mix-up, deliberate or not. Further investigation will reveal
“Meanwhile, the officials were immediately released to proceed to the correct centre to continue their assignment.”
