The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised alarm over a fire outbreak at its IKA North East LGA office in Delta State.

Ika North East is one of the commission’s 25 LGA offices in Delta State with 14 Registration Areas (Wards), 238 Polling Units and 131,747 registered voters.

According to a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun mni, on Tuesday 3rd December 2024, the incident occurred in the afternoon of Monday 2nd December 2024 due to a sudden power surge following the restoration of the public power supply.

The stores’ section where petrol generators and other items were kept was completely razed.

Items destroyed in the inferno include 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, three electric power generators, 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals and assorted items such as envelopes, posters, forms and booklets.

According to the statement, the inferno was confirmed via a preliminary report from the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Delta State, Mr. Etekamba Udo Umoren.

Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities.

The incident has been reported to the security agencies and emergency services for a thorough investigation.

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