ELECTION: INEC declares 63 card readers missing in Bayelsa, begs thief to return them

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday raised the alarm over missing card readers in Bayelsa State with four days to the governorship and House of Assembly elections.

According to the commission, a total of 63 card readers were missing.

The commission has, however, appealed to persons in possession of the election materials to return them before the election.

Head of Department, INEC Voter Education and Publicity Wilfred Ifogah said the card readers were missing in Brass, Sagbama, Southern-Ijaw, Nembe and Yenagoa councils.

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Ifogah added that one smart card reader disappeared in Brass ward 6, unit 19; 24 in Nembe, ward 1, 4, 12 and 13 and 24 in Southern-Ijaw, ward 1, 2, 3, 12, 15.

He said: “Eight are missing in Sagbama ward 1 unit 5 and ward 6 unit 3, while six are missing in Yenagoa ward 1, 11 and 16.
“Yes, about 63, card readers are missing. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) has issued a statement that those involved should return them on or before today.”

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