The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC has confirmed attack on its office in Njaba local government area of Imo State.
According to a statement by the National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye no life was lost but the building was substantially burnt down.
He wrote, ”Our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Professor Francis Ezeonu, has reported that our office in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State was set ablaze today Sunday 30th May 2021.
”Although no life was lost, the building was substantially burnt down, along with electoral materials, office equipment and furniture.
”This latest incident has been reported to the Police for investigation.”
This attack is coming exactly a week after our office in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of the State was vandalized on Sunday 23rd May 2021. It is also the 8th INEC office to be attacked in Imo State since the 2019 General Election.
The total number of INEC offices attacked nationwide since 2019 has now risen to 42.
