There is a heavy presence of security operatives on Sunday at the Edo office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the collation of results for the Saturday governorship election commenced.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that roadblocks were mounted 500 metres away on all the roads leading to the office by the men of the Nigerian Army.
The routes to the office were closed to vehicular movement just as only accredited individuals were allowed access to the place.
The individuals were subjected to thorough screenings by men of the Nigerian Police as well as the military operatives at the venue.
INEC announced on Saturday that collation of results from the 18 local governments of the state would begin by 10am on Sunday. (NAN)