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3 abducted INEC ad hoc staff in Katsina regain freedom - Police

Nigeria's police force will have the main responsibility for securing Saturday's rescheduled election, although they can call in the military if needed, election officials say
Nigeria's police force will have the main responsibility for securing Saturday's rescheduled election, although they can call in the military if needed, election officials say

The Katsina State Police Command says three INEC ad hoc staff kidnapped during Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections in the state has been released by their abductors.

It would be recalled that gunmen killed one policeman in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state and kidnapped three INEC ad hoc staff.

Katsina State Police Spokesman, SP Gambo Isa, said in a statement that the victims were taken to Danmusa Hospital for medical attention and later reunited with their respective families.

He added that efforts were ongoing to arrest the hoodlums.

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