Some gunmen have attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu South Local Government Area.
The incident was confirmed by the INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in a statement released on Monday.
He said the incident which happened around 9.12pm on Sunday, caused the death of 1 police officer, and the injury of another officer who’s been hospitalized for medical attention.
He said: “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka J. Chukwu, has reported that our office in Enugu South Local Government Area was attacked by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred around 9.12pm yesterday, Sunday 15th January 2023.
“The state Commissioner of Police and the REC were personally at the scene immediately they received information about the attack.
“Of the two policemen deployed to protect the facility, one of them lost his life, while the other sustained injuries and is receiving treatment. The commission prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased policeman and the speedy recovery of the injured.”
The electoral umpire promised to rebuild the destroyed gatehouse, and proceed with preparation ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections in the State and the entire country at large.