The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports stating that hoodlums attacked the St. Bridget Catholic Church in the Surulere area of the state on Friday.
Some hoodlums had allegedly attacked officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and stole the commission’s registration machines and other items.
However, in a statement on Friday on Twitter the command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, explained that the INEC officials were assigned to another location and not the church’s premises.
The statement read, “The INEC officials were assigned to Imam Thani Street by House No 9A for today’s exercise. They were, however, found within the church premises.
“Residents raised concerns and informed the police. The DPO Ijeshatedo swung into action and brought the INEC officials to the station.
“Preliminary findings show that a resident of the area who volunteered to transport the officials from their office to the centre was responsible for the mix-up, deliberate or not. Further investigation will reveal
“Meanwhile, the officials were immediately released to proceed to the correct centre to continue their assignment.”
