From Atiku Sarki, Abuja
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) headquarters in Sankara of Ukun Local Government Area of Benue state has been attacked and burnt down.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun Mni said the incident occurred at 2 pm today Wednesday when the youths in the area said to be protesting the activities of bandits attacked facilities of government agencies including INEC.
According to the statement, “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu, has reported that our Local Government Area office in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, has been attacked and burnt down.
“The incident occurred at 2 pm today, Wednesday 3rd July 2024, when the youths in the area were said to be protesting against the activities of bandits who attacked facilities of government agencies, including INEC.
“Although no casualties were reported, the building has been extensively 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.
“The attention of security agencies has been drawn to the incident and they have already deployed their personnel to the area,” the statement stated.