The ad hoc staff of the INEC killed, another arrested

By Omeiza Ajayi

As the announcement of the results of the presidential election begins today, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Mahmood Yakubu, said yesterday that the commission had lost a member of its staff at Rivers and another officer had been handed over to the police at Imo State for alleged offenses.

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He added that, while the commission was generally satisfied with the way Nigerians behaved during the exercise, it was discouraging to see the killing of one of its staff members adulterated. hoc to Rivers by politicians.

"While all these attacks hurt the election staff, we sadly recorded the first death in Rivers State. Ms. Ibiseki Amachree, a member of the ad hoc staff, was hit by a bullet while returning from her duties at Degema. That his soul rests in peace. We condemn this attack and have filed a detailed report with the security agencies for a quick investigation and prosecution of those involved, "he said.

This is how the head of the INEC said that the commission had also handed over to the police one of its election officials in Imo for violations of the electoral code.

"All election officials swore an oath of neutrality. We have information indicating possible breaches of duty on the part of some election officials. They refused to activate or deploy smart card readers. Inability to report all necessary elements of elections, to avoid work and a host of other offenses. In Imo State, one of our election officers had already been handed over to the police. We will not tolerate any violation by or against our own leaders, "he warned.

He explained that INEC staff and police had been held hostage at a location in Rivers, saying he was immediately to start their rescue process by calling security agency officials.

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