Fire engulfs INEC office in Akwa Ibom
The Independent National Electoral Commission office in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been gutted by fire, a day to a crucial governorship and house of assembly elections in the state.A security guard who was on duty at the INEC office told PREMIUM TIMES the fire started around 2 a.m. on Friday.
“We raised alarm for help, and then we started fighting the fire, using water and sand. But it was too much for us.” Several card readers meant for use in the Saturday’s elections have been destroyed by the fire, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.The Resident Electoral Commissioner , Mike Igini, is said to have visited the scene to ascertain the extent of the damage.
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