Osun Election: Panic in Modakeke as alleged policemen cart away materials

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Voting was reportedly disrupted in Modakeke Ward 10, Osun State, on Saturday after persons suspected to be policemen allegedly seized election materials and dispersed voters and election officials.

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According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after the polling area had remained peaceful.

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The witness alleged that the suspected policemen took away election materials before releasing what was described as tear gas and leaving the area.

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“All the election agents and corps members took to their heels as soon as they arrived,” the witness said.

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The development reportedly caused panic at the polling area, with election officials and party agents fleeing for safety.

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The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity of those who allegedly took away the materials, could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.

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There was also no immediate official statement from the police or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the reported incident.

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