The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed an attack on INEC and other ad hoc staff members.
According to Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, the INEC personnel were undergoing training when the gunmen struck.
The statement reads in part: “The INEC staff, with some corps members, university undergraduates and some MDA officials on the training programme for Adhoc staff for the forthcoming 2023 General Elections were disrupted by the armed men.
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“No life was lost, as [the] joint security team successfully rescued and prevented the armed men from hurting the electoral officials on an assignment at Ukpor High School, Nnewi South LGA.
“Joint security patrols have been intensified in the area and efforts are still ongoing to track down the criminal elements.”
Ikenga informed the people that the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng’s, policing strategy is potent and dynamic, capable of responding to any emergency or security issues, and will ensure a smooth 2023 election in the state.
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