By: Mercy Peter
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), office was on Wednesday set ablaze by protesting youth.
The office is located in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State.
The youth, NewsSpecng gathered were protesting against insecurity.
A statement signed by Sam Olumekun, a National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said the attack happened earlier this Afternoon.
“The incident occurred at 2pm on Wednesday 3rd July 2024, when the youths in the area said to be protesting against the activities of bandits attacked facilities of government agencies, including INEC,” he said.
He explained ,“The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu, report that the Local Government Area office in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, was attacked and burnt down.
“Although no causalties were reported, the building has been damaged. Office furniture and other movable and immovable materials, including 10 electric generators, 300 ballot boxes and 270 voting cubicles, were destroyed in the attack.
“INEC however, said, it has drawn the attention of the security agencies to the incident immediately and they have already deployed their personnel to the area.”
