The Independent National Electoral Commission stated on Saturday that one of its Supervisory Presiding Officers, who was kidnapped on the eve of the governorship election at the Amassoma jetty in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, has been released.
According to a statement signed by Wilfred Ifogah, Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity, INEC headquarters, Bayelsa State, the liberated victim is doing well.
Ifogah said,
“The Independent National Electoral Commission, Bayelsa State Office, is pleased to inform stakeholders and concerned citizens in Nigeria that the INEC SPO earlier abducted on the eve of the election has been freed and is doing fine.
“The Commission wishes to thank all those who acted and showed concern in ensuring the safe release and the return of the officer.”