A fire outbreak at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, has resulted in the destruction of election materials and property. Thankfully, no lives were lost, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Tuesday. He attributed the fire, which occurred on Monday, December 2, 2024, to a sudden power surge following the restoration of public electricity supply.
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“The stores section, where petrol generators and other items were kept, was completely gutted,” Olumekun stated.
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Items destroyed in the blaze include 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, three electric power generators, 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals, and various election-related materials such as envelopes, posters, forms, and booklets.
While expressing relief that no lives were lost, Olumekun disclosed that the incident has been reported to security agencies and emergency services for investigation.
INEC commended the Nigeria Police Force and the Delta State Fire Service for their prompt response to the emergency.
The Commission assured the public that it would continue to work closely with relevant authorities to address the situation and investigate the cause of the fire.
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