Gunmen on Sunday night, attacked the Enugu State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Six vehicles were completely razed, while two others were damaged.
INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, confirmed the attack in a statement on Monday.
He said the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, reported that some unknown persons carried out the dastardly act on Sunday night.
He said: “Some unidentified persons overpowered the security personnel on duty around 9.00 pm and tried to set the entire building ablaze. The attention of the security agencies, as well as the Federal and State Fire Services in Enugu, was drawn to the unfolding situation and they responded swiftly.
“The attackers set the foyer ablaze, vandalised some offices in the main building and caused extensive damage to some of the Commission’s movable assets within the premises.
“Six utility pick up vehicles (Toyota Hilux) were burnt down while two more were smashed and damaged. The security agencies who were at the scene have commenced an investigation.”
INEC offices have witnessed series of attacks by unknown persons in recent times. There was a reported incident of fire outbreak at its Enugu Office last Thursday.
Also, penultimate Sunday night, the Commission’s office in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State was razed by hoodlums, a week after its Headquarters in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was burnt by unknown persons.
There are fears that the spate of attacks on INEC facilities, might affect the national electoral timetables.