UNKNOWN PERSONS ATTACK INEC LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN ENUGU STATE
Oru Leonard
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), office at Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State in Nigeria has been attacked by unknown persons.
According to a press release signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye Esq, on Sunday 19th September 2021, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Mr. Emeka Ononamadu, reported an attack on the INEC office in Awgu Local Government Area of the State. The building was set ablaze this morning, Sunday 19th September 2021, resulting in extensive damage to mainly the stores 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”, Okoye disclosed.
The Commission applauded 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.
The unfortunate incident is the first since the last attack on our facilities four months ago in May 2021.
