INEC National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye has confirmed a fire outbreak in its area office in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Okoye in a statement on Tuesday said the tragic incident occurred around 11.00pm on Monday 2nd May 2022.
According to him, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Zamfara State, Professor Sa’idu Babura Aokoye ahmed, reported that “our office in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area was gutted by fire.”
He said no casualties were reported while critical materials such Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) and registration machines for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise stored in fireproof cabinets were saved.
“However, the building was extensively damaged. A number of fixed and movable office furniture were destroyed in spite of the best effort of the Zamfara State Fire Service and the spirited efforts of good Samaritans to contain the inferno.
“The attention of the Nigeria Police has been drawn to this incident. Together with the Fire Service, they have commenced investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and advise the Commission for further action.”
