Few Hours into voting, thugs steal 8 BVAS Machines

By Iyojo Ameh

Barely few hours after the commencement of the 2023 general elections, thugs attacked two different polling units in two states in Nigeria, stealing at least eight BVAS machines, INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu said this while briefing the media at the National collation center in Abuja.

The Chairman also acknowledged that there were late arrival of electoral officials and materials in many polling units across Nigeria.

Prof. Yakubu said voting continued in the two polling areas as backup BVAS machines were provided.

He also said voting was delayed in Shiroro, Niger State due to an attack by bandits in the area,

He said the commission would resolve the problem by ensuring that anyone that was in the queue by 2:30 am would be allowed to vote, no matter how long it takes.