The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 300 ballot boxes, 270 voting cubicles and 10 generators set were burnt on Wednesday when protesting Benue youths set the commission’s office ablaze.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Wednesday said its Local Government Area office in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue state was attacked at exactly 2pm.
He explained that the incident occurred at 2pm when the youths in the area said to be protesting against the activities of bandits attacked facilities of government agencies, including INEC.
He said although no casualty was reported, the building has been extensively damaged.
The commission added that the attention of security agencies have been drawn to the incident, stressing that they have already deployed their personnel to the area.
Olumekun said: “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 causalties 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.”