Some unknown gunmen on Sunday set ablaze the newly-completed office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) located at Okwudor community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State.
INEC said that the arson attack took place around 11:30 am on Sunday.
It was learnt that the burnt office was commissioned shortly before the 2019 General Elections.
INEC disclosed this in a statement by Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee which said the latest attack makes the total number of INEC offices attacked nationwide 42.
“Our resident electoral commissioner for Imo State Francis Ezeonu, has reported that our office in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State was set ablaze today.
“Although no life was lost, the building was substantially burnt down, along with electoral materials, office equipment, and furniture.
“The latest incident has been reported to police for investigation,” Okoye said.
Details later…
Leave a Reply