Suspected political thugs stole the ballot box during Saturday’s voting in Unit 5, Ward 13 by-election for the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituencies in Oyinmo, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to newsmen several voters fled in fear after the thugs’ onslaught.
An eyewitness, who did not want his name published, said that the attack occurred just before noon after not less than 63 people had cast their votes
He explained that the hoodlums caused some commotion and while security personnel at the polling unit were trying to restore peace and order, one of them snatched the ballot box and fled the scene.
The eyewitness said that though the hoodlums made away with the ballot box, the result sheet, BVAS machine and other materials were not taken.
According to reports, 407 voters were registered at the polling unit for the election.
Meanwhile, INEC has lauded the turnout of voters in the by-election for Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal constituency in Ondo State.
Kunle Ajayi, National Commissioner supervising Osun, Ogun and Ondo State, gave the commendation in an interview with newsmen at Okeagbe in Akoko North-West LGA, after monitoring the election.
