An attack has been carried out on the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) office in Enugu.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Mr. Emeka Ononamadu, reported the attack on the INEC office in Awgu Local Government Area of the State. The building was set ablaze on Sunday morning 19th September 2021, which resulted in extensive damage to mainly the stores section where election materials are kept.
According to Festus Okoye,
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in a statement on
Sunday 19th September 2021, all movable election materials had been evacuated following recent attacks on their offices in the State. No casualties were recorded in the incident.
Mr Festus said that the identity or motives of attackers are unknown while the incident has been reported to the Nigeria Police Force for investigation.
The Commission also appreciated the prompt response of the security agencies comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as well the Enugu State Fire Service and the Awgu Local Government Neighbourhood Watch.
This unfortunate incident is the first since the last attack on the facilities four months ago in May 2021.
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