By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, confirmed yesterday that it has reported the two fire incidents that were reported at its offices in Idemili North Local Government area in Anambra State and Orlu Local Government Area in Imo state at the weekend to the Police and Fire Service in the respective states.
The Commission said that investigations are underway to determine the causes.
This was confirmed yesterday in a statement by Barr. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in Abuja.
The Commission noted that although no life was lost in the two fire incidents, but that the extent of the damage is still being assessed.
According to the statement, “Two fire incidents were reported at INEC offices in Idemili North Local Government area in Anambra State and Orlu Local Government Area in Imo state at the weekend.
“The Commission has reported the two incidents to the Police and Fire Service in the respective states and investigations are underway to determine the causes.
“Although, no life was lost, the extent of the damage is still being assessed”, it said.
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