Suspected hoodlums at about 1.00 am today have reportedly set ablaze the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office at Iyana Mortuary area of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.
It was gathered that the hoodlums at the very early hours of the day scaled through the fence to get access to the premises of the commission.
Information had it that the hoodlums soaked loaves of bread in a petroleum product, ignited it, and threw it into the building.
The fire was reported to have affected the Commission’s store, conference room, and Registration Area Officer’s office.
The security guard manning the INEC office, identified as Azeez Hamzat, was said to have put a distress call through to the necessary authorities about the incident.
It was gathered that the Police at Ibara Division contacted, while Fire Fighters also raced to the scene to put out the fire.
It was further learnt that non-sensitive materials were affected in the incident, however, there were reports that no life was lost
When contacted the State Resident Electoral Commissioner REC , Niyi Ijalaye, described the development as shocking.
He said, “It is correct that our office was set on fire. The police are investigating. I do not know what to say. I’m in shock myself. We called the police and other security agencies at night. The fire brigade put the situation under control. The level of damage is still being assessed.
“It is very shocking and untoward. Security agencies are doing their very best. We are meeting again later today to come up with other strategies (toward securing our facilities).” the REC stated.