The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says some of its officials have been held hostage in Brass LGA of Bayelsa state.
The electoral umpire, in a statement, said it is is closely monitoring the situation, adding that the development is detrimental to credible elections.
The commission also called on security agencies to immediately facilitate the release of the officials.
“The Commission is closely watching the situation in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State where our officials are held hostage,” the statement reads.
This is detrimental to credible elections. We call on the security agencies to immediately facilitate their release.”
Alongside Kogi and Imo, Bayelsa held its off-cycle gubernatorial election on Saturday, November 11.