JUST IN: Unknown Gunmen attack INEC office, kill police officer [PHOTO]

JUST IN: Unknown Gunmen attack INEC office, kill police officer [PHOTO] via politicsngr

According to a statement by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, the assailants were repelled by Police and Army personnel from the 82 Division.

“The security gatehouse was razed. Fortunately, the attackers could not gain access to the main building as a result of the rapid response from the Police and Army personnel from 82 Division. “The State Commissioner of Police and the REC were personally at the scene immediately they received information about the attack.

“Of the two policemen deployed to protect the facility, one of them lost his life while the other sustained injuries and is receiving treatment. “The Commission prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased policeman and the speedy recovery of the injured,” INEC said.

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