By Davies Iheamnachor

Rivers Election: The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASSA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has confirmed that electoral material meant for one ward in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area was hijacked by thugs.

Peterside also confirmed that the material have been recovered from the hoodlum due to timely intervention of security personnel in the area.

Peterside who spoke after visiting that area said: “Opobo/Nkoro is peace generally now. We observed that they imported some people from outside the LGA.

“Election for one unit was hijacked by some boys, but the security agencies have recovered it. That materials have arrived and it is going orderly for now.”