Officials set up tough counter-terror measures for the election, including security rings around polling stations and vigorous searches of voters.

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There were tough security measures in place throughout the country, including security rings around polling centers and vigorous searches of voters.

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Mrs Rodgers also discovered some of her jewellery was missing, including gold rings, earrings, chains and a rectangular pendant given to her by her late husband, Roy, on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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