Hoodlums have set ablaze an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State.

They also kidnapped some construction workers who were later rescued.
The development comes days after an office of the commission was set ablaze in Ebonyi State, with electoral materials, including ballot boxes, destroyed.

Commenting on the Imo attack, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said the incident happened in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo.

In a statement, he said the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Prof. Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported the attack.

Festus Okoye said in a statement on Friday, Dec. 2: "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.

"The damage would have been more extensive but for the quick response of the Nigeria Police which has deployed its personnel to the site."

He continued: "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."

dignity33:
APC are behind this burning of INEC facilities. Their aim is to make the used of BVAS impossible.

richeeyo:
The igbos would not open up and look for away to solve their problems, rather they would blame Tinubu
Christmas is here, most of them can't go home
They are dwelling in the south west and still calling us evill, hmmmmm

Opintiwa:


Think like someone who at least attended school.

Think with your brain not like a dog .

Think for once

realstars:
Look at that peacefull state of imo, now torning to war zone because the one they electade as their leader was robbed out of office through the people of high placese.

Penguin2:


Exactly!

This is no longer Unknown Gun Men but APC attacking the stronghold of opposition.

I suggest INEC gets security for all their offices in the Southeast until the elections are over.

These idiots are ready to play dirty.

richeeyo:
The igbos would not open up and look for away to solve their problems, rather they would blame Tinubu
Christmas is here, most of them can't go home
They are dwelling in the south west and still calling us evill, hmmmmm

Opintiwa:


Think like someone who at least attended school.

Think with your brain not like a dog .

Think for once

daygee12:


If u attend school u wouldn't be staying in South west and be talking evil about them