Unknown Gunmen set Enugu INEC office ablaze

Unknown Gunmen set Enugu INEC office ablaze

By Matthew Eloyi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Awgu Local Government Area (LGA), of Enugu State, has been set ablaze by some unidentified men.

The incident occurred on Sunday morning causing major destructions of electioneering materials.

A statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye, said “Our Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Mr Emeka Ononamadu, reported an attack on the INEC office in Awgu LGA of the State.

“The building was set ablaze this morning, Sunday 19 September 2021, resulting in extensive damage to mainly the store’s section where election materials are kept.

“Fortunately, all movable election materials had been evacuated following recent attacks on our offices in the State. There are no casualties in the incident.

“The identity or motives of attackers are unknown while the incident has been reported to the Nigeria Police Force for investigation.

“The Commission appreciates 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 LG Neighbourhood Watch.

“This unfortunate incident is the first since the last attack on our facilities four months ago in May 2021.”

Unknown men set Enugu INEC office ablaze