INEC office set ablaze in Abia

 • Unknown gunmen attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state

 • This comes hours after reports of an attack at a police station at Ubani, Umuahia

 • The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of the Local Government Area, Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe in a statement

Barely 48 hours after some unknown gunmen stormed and attacked a police station at Ubani, Umuahia, Abia State, some hoodlums in the early hours of today, Monday, May 10, 2021, attacked and set ablaze, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state.

The incident was confirmed by Chairman of the Local Government Area, Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe in a statement by his Special Assistance, Idika Michael.

He said: “The Ohafia Local Government Council has received with dismay the unwarranted burning of facility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Amaekpu Ohafia at the early hours of Monday, May 10, 2021.

“Based on earlier received intelligence report, It will be recalled that the Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe led administration mobilized the youths, hunters and Vigilante group to guide public facilities.

“This attack is condemnable, especially coming at a time the commission just concluded inventory taking of electoral materials nationwide in readiness for the 2023 general election”.

The Council Chairman appealed to the general public to remain calm and vigilant in their activities and to report any suspicious movement to the nearest security outfit, Sunnewsonline.com reports.

He assured that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu working in consonance with security agencies will do everything possible to bring the hoodlums to book.