November 18, 2019

INEC Official Drowns In Kogi

Hamilton Nwosa

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A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission has drowned in Apayo area of Kogi State.

This was disclosed by the commission as it commenced collation of election results in the state.

According to INEC, the staff was one of the polling officers in Apayo.

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