Electoral materials hijacked in Cross River

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Cross River REC confirms hijack of electoral materials in 4 local councils

By George Odok/Calabar

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River has confirmed the hijack of electoral materials in four local government areas of the state.

The areas are Abi, Bakassi, Obubra and Etung.

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Frankland Briyai, confirmed the development shortly after monitoring the voting process at some polling units in Calabar Municipality and Calabar South.

He said that report of hijack at Yakurr Local Government Area of the state was yet to be confirmed, noting that the commission would record zero scores in all areas where materials were hijacked.

“We have had cases of hijack of materials today. I got a call on hijack of materials in Abi, Bakassi, Obubra and Etung Local Government Areas.

“In Yakurr Local Government Area, I got a call concerning hijack of materials but I am yet to confirm that.

“I have said it…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria