Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been held hostage in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The commission announced this on Sunday, calling on security agencies to facilitate their release.
“Unfolding Situation in Brass Local Government Area. The Commission is closely watching the situation in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State where our officials are held hostage.”
“This is detrimental to credible elections. We call on the security agencies to immediately facilitate their release.”