Imo INEC Office Attacked By Hoodlums Three Construction Workers Abducted

Imo INEC Office Attacked By Hoodlums Three Construction Workers Abducted

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) office at Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state was n Thursday attacked and three construction workers abducted. “The building, which is undergoing extensive renovation following an earlier attack, was vandalised and partially set ablaze”, a statement from Mr. Festus Okoye Esq. National Commissioner & Chairman Information and

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) office at Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state was n Thursday attacked and three construction workers abducted.

“The building, which is undergoing extensive renovation following an earlier attack, was vandalised and partially set ablaze”, a statement from Mr. Festus Okoye Esq. National Commissioner & Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee said.

The statement reads ;”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.

“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”.

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