Lagos LG Polls: Thugs Hijack Electoral Materials In Odi-Olowo LCDA

Violence broke in some polling units in Odi-Olowo local council development area of Lagos state, as suspected thugs hijacked electoral materials in Saturday’s local government election.

As reported by TheCable, the suspects harassed and chased away voters at unit 031, before carting away with electoral materials.

A witness at the scene, who confirmed the incidence said: “I came down here to exercise my rights. We were patiently waiting in the queue when these people got here,” he said.

“They slapped the electoral official in charge of the unit and ordered him to bring out the ballot papers. As I speak to you, they are busy thumb printing.

“I have also been informed that some other polling units in this area were affected. They hijacked materials at Anuoluwapo, the same thing happened at Ahmadiya and Railway line.

“We were told that there would be enough security personnel on the ground but nothing of such. I regret leaving my house to come here.”

Another witness, who pleaded anonymity said: “The exercise was going on peacefully. People trooped out in their numbers after the election,” she said.

“Suddenly, the thugs broke into our polling units and ordered the LASIEC officials to hand over the ballot papers to them.

“Some fled with the ballot box, while others remained there to thumb print, we all ran for our dear lives.”

Meanwhile, some residents in Yaba local council development area (LCDA) were unable to vote due to heavy rain, which resulted in flood.

Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor was seen casting his vote at ward 6, unit 33 in Epe local government area of the state.

He expressed delight that the elections, which last took place in 2011, is happening during his tenure.