Hoodlums have set ablaze an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.
The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, confirmed the attack in a statement on Friday.
Okoye said, “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Professor Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported that our office in Orlu Local Government Area was attacked. The incident occurred yesterday Thursday 1st December 2022.”
“The building, which is undergoing extensive renovation following an earlier attack, was vandalised and partially set ablaze. Three out of seven construction workers were abducted but later released.”
He said the damage would have been more extensive barring the response of the police personnel who were quick in mobilising their men to the scene.
“This is one attack too many. The Commission once again expresses its concern over the spate of attacks on its facilities and the negative consequences on our preparations for the 2023 General Election,” he added.
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