Nigeria Decides: INEC official killed in Benue

A female adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, simply identified as Blessing Odeh has been killed while one other was seriously injured in a road mishap in Benue State.

Odeh lost her life in a motorcycle accident on Saturday morning, along the Obussa-Ebonyi road, in Oju local government area of Benue state while on her way to her place of assignment.

DAILY POST gathered that they were on top speed at about 7:45 when the front part of the motorbike suddenly pulled off leading to the fatal accident and the instant death of the INEC staff.

Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of INEC in Benue state, Mr. Louis Ochai said that the deceased was an adhoc staff who was moving to her place of duty when the tragedy struck.

“We have already sent people there to give us detailed report on the matter for further action.

Also, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Assistant Superintendent, ASP, Austin Ezeani who confirmed the incident said the victims were on election duty when they met their untimely death.

“I also want to state that aside this accident, we have not recorded any ugly incidents in the state. So far, it has been a peaceful exercise in Benue state.”Ezeani said.

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