Gunmen raze two INEC Offices in Ebonyi

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Gunmen Tuesday night, razed two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi.

This attack is making it fourth razed in the South-East in one week.

It will be recalled that two INEC offices had been razed in Enugu, one was the commission’s Headquarters while the second was one of its offices in Udenu LGA of the state.

The offices of the commission in Akwa Ibom and Abia were also razed earlier in the month.

Confirming the incident on Wednesday, INEC on its Official Twitter handle, said, “Last night, Tuesday 18th May 2021, two INEC offices in Ebonyi and Ezza North Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State were burnt down by unidentified persons.

“No casualties but extensive damages to the building and facilities.”

Meanwhile, INEC had expressed worry that the attacks may affect its preparations for the 2023 general elections.

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