The police command in Osun has launched an investigation into the attack on Independent National Electoral Commission officials in Odo-Otin council area by suspected hoodlums, who carted away Permanent Voter Cards.

“Officials of INEC in Osun, who were distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, were attacked by about ten armed thugs.

“The hoodlums reportedly fired sporadically into the air and carted away three packs of PVCs,” said a statement on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi.

Mr Ojelabi said the police commissioner, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the attack and ordered the arrest and prosecution of the attackers.

“Tactical and intelligence assets have been deployed, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen PVCs,” Mr Ojelabi said.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism and strict adherence to the rule of law in the discharge of its responsibilities.

The command’s spokesperson urged members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding and refrain from any action capable of causing further breach of peace.

Mr Ojelabi appealed to residents and witnesses with credible information that may assist the ongoing investigation to promptly report to the nearest police station or contact the command through its emergency lines.

(NAN)