by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters in Sankara of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State has been attacked and burnt down. Among the destructions were 10 Electric Generators, 300 Ballots Boxes and 270 Voting Cubicles.
A statement on the incident was signed and issued to newsmen on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in which it indicated that the incident occurred at 2pm Wednesday when the youths in the area, said to be protesting the “activities of bandits” attacked facilities of government agencies, including INEC office.
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 2pm today, Wednesday 3rd July 2024, when the youths in the area, said to be protesting against the activities of bandits, 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 added.