Thugs Steal Voter Cards at Osun Collation Center

On Sunday, at Oyinlola DC School in Okuku, Osun State, a group of about ten armed thugs invaded a collation center where officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Eyewitness Gbadebo reported that the assailants entered unnoticed, fired gunshots into the air, and stole three packs of PVCs.

The incident caused chaos, prompting many attendees to flee for safety. Osun Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the attack and stated that Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan condemned the act.

Gotan has directed a comprehensive investigation to identify, arrest, and prosecute those involved. The police have deployed tactical and intelligence assets to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen PVCs.

Ojelabi urged the public to remain calm and report any credible information to assist the investigation.