Gunmen on Monday afternoon attacked officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, disrupting the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and making away with electoral materials.
The attack occurred at Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, where INEC officials were carrying out PVC distribution ahead of the forthcoming election.
According to the Osun State Police Command, about 10 armed men stormed the venue and fired several gunshots into the air, creating panic among residents and electoral officials.
The sudden attack forced INEC personnel and members of the public at the centre to flee for safety as the assailants took control of the area.
Police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed that the attackers escaped with three packs of Permanent Voter Cards after the operation.
The command described the incident as a threat to the electoral process and assured residents that efforts were underway
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