The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure, Ondo state, is on fire.
It was gathered that the fire, which started at about 8pm on Thursday, razed down a container laden with smart card readers.
Card readers meant for the October 10 governorship election
were reportedly destroyed in the outbreak.
It is not immediately clear what led to the fire incident.
The Chief Press Secretary to INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi,
confirmed the incident in a short statement titled ‘Fire at INEC office in
Akure’.
He noted that the commission would commence an immediate
investigation into the cause of the fire.
He said, “Fire broke out today (Thursday) September 10,
2020, at the Ondo State Head Office of the Independent National Electoral
Commission in Akure.
“The inferno, which gutted the container housing Smart Card
Readers, started at 7.30 pm. Men of the Fire Service are however currently
containing the fire.
“INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information
and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who is in Ondo State in connection
with preparations for the Ondo State Governorship election scheduled for
October 10, 2020, rushed to the office about 8 pm.
“The Administrative Secretary of the State, Mr. Popoola, and
some staff of the commission are also there.
“Okoye said an investigation into the cause of the fire will
commence promptly after the fire has been contained.”
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