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Edo Poll: Security beefed up at INEC office as collation of results from 18 LGAs begins

Collation of results begins at 10am.

• September 22, 2024
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
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There is a heavy presence of security operatives on Sunday at the Edo office of the Independent National Electoral Commission as collation of results for the Saturday governorship election commenced.

Roadblocks were mounted 500 metres away from the roads leading to office by the men of the Nigerian Army.

The routes leading to the office were closed to vehicular movement just as only accredited individuals were allowed access to the place.

The individuals were subjected to thorough screenings by men of the Nigerian Police Force and soldiers at the venue.

INEC announced on Saturday that collation of results from the 18 local governments of the state would begin by 10am on Sunday.

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