BREAKING: Fire Guts INEC office Akure

BY OLUMIDE ABUDU

Fire has gutted a section of the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Akure, Ondo State Capital.

The fire incident which occurred at about half past eight in the evening ruined the office that house the card readers meant for the conduct of the October 10, 2020 Governorship election in the state.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria on the incident, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Ambassador Rufus Akeju said the cause of the fire was unknown but it would definitely be investigated

Ambassador Akeju who felt sad about the incident noted that officials of the Commission were on ground to ensure that the office was not looted.

He said the situation would not deter the conduct of the governorship election slated for next month.

Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that the fire incident had caused huge damage to the container makeshift office for the electronic gadgets.