Breaking: LG Election: Thugs Set A’Ibom Electoral Commission Building Ablaze

The News Agency of Nigeria has reported that political thugs have set the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission office in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the state on fire.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom confirmed the attack.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, revealed that hoodlums orchestrated the fire, but, the inferno failed to destroy electoral materials, and the election has continued as scheduled.

“Some hoodlums partially set the AKISIEC office in Ibiono Ibom ablaze, but the election materials remained intact. The election is also ongoing,” he said.

He added that security has been beefed up at all AKISIEC offices and strategic locations across the state to prevent further sabotage.

John asserted that the police are working tirelessly to ensure the elections proceed without a hitch.