It has been reported that unidentified persons have set two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi State on fire, leading to severe damages to the buildings.
The electoral body which shared details of the incident on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday morning explained that the affected buildings are in Ebonyi and Ezza North local government areas of the state.
“Last night, Tuesday 18th May 2021, two INEC offices in Ebonyi and Ezza North Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State were burnt down by unidentified persons,” the electoral body tweeted.
It noted that no person was injured during the attack which took place on Tuesday.
Last night, Tuesday 18th May 2021, two INEC offices in Ebonyi and Ezza North Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State were burnt down by unidentified persons. No casualties but extensive damages to the building and facilities.
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) May 19, 2021
