The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the unfortunate attack on the Enugu headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC by yet to be identified ‘miscreants’
Journalist101 had reported that the Enugu headquarters of the electoral body was invaded by hoodlums who succeeded in setting many vehicles in the premises ablaze before the arrival of security operatives and men of Enugu State fire service that helped in putting off the fire.
Confirming the ugly development, the police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe said the incident happened around 8:30pm but the assailants were “stiffly resisted by joint security operatives.”
“Yet to be identified armed miscreants today, 16/05/2021 at about 2030hrs, attempted to set the Enugu Headquarters of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) ablaze, but were stiffly resisted by joint security operatives, who swiftly mobilized to the scene.
“The State Fire Service personnel, who promptly responded to calls put across to them, helped in quenching fire already set on four (4) vehicles and two (2) cushions within the office premises,” part of the statement reads.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, psc, who was at the scene of the incident alongside Heads of other Security Agencies in the State, has ordered the emplacement of adequate security within the precincts of the office and the launch of a full-scale investigation to unravel the mystery behind the act as well as fish out the assailants.
The CP also enjoins law-abiding citizens of the State to remain vigilant and promptly volunteer useful information that will help the Police in the investigation.
