Gunmen attacked Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Enugu South Local Government Area and killed a police officer.
According to the National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, the incident was reported to the headquarters by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka J. Chukwu.
Truth Live News learnt that the incident occurred around 9.12pm yesterday, Sunday 15th January 2023.
Okoye said, “The security gatehouse was razed and one of the two Policemen deployed to protect the facility lost his life while the other one sustained injuries.
“The commission prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased policeman and the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Okoye disclosed that the attackers could not gain access to the main building as a result of the rapid response from the Police and Army personnel from 82 Division.
The State Commissioner of Police and the REC were personally at the scene immediately they received information about the attack and investigation is ongoing, he added.
The destroyed gatehouse will be rebuilt, and that the commission is proceeding with its preparations for the 2023 General Election in Enugu State and the entire country as scheduled, Okoye said.
