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Governor Mutfwang Praises Seamless Election Process, Reassures Voters of Transparency
Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed satisfaction with the efficiency of the election process, assuring voters that their votes would count. After casting his vote, Mutfwang described the process as “smooth and much faster” than previous elections using BVAS machines.
He commended the large voter turnout, highlighting that the simultaneous accreditation and voting were proceeding without issues. The governor also pointed out that the peaceful nature of the exercise required minimal involvement from security personnel, further underscoring the transparency of the process.
Mutfwang emphasized the importance of continually improving electoral systems, stating, “The smoothness of this election shows the need to remain adaptable with technology. When accreditation is seamless, and voters trust the process, our electoral integrity strengthens.”
Nine people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.
The police command in Plateau confirmed the attack in a statement by its spokesman, Alfred Alabo, on Monday.
The command said it received a distress report at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that terrorists operating on a motorcycle had attacked the bus.
According to the statement, the Toyota bus, with registration number BUU 621 ZL, was conveying passengers to Jos when the gunmen opened fire.
It said seven people were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others who sustained gunshot injuries later died in hospital. The police said the development brought the total number of fatalities from the attack to nine.
The police commissioner, Ayodeji Faniyan, immediately mobilised Mobile Police operatives, tactical teams, homicide detectives and forensic experts to the scene.
(NAN)
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