Yet to be identified hoodlums on Sunday razed Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters in Udenu Local Government of Enugu State.
In the attack, also, six Hilux vehicles, five of which were completely burnt. The sixth was partially destroyed.
According to reports, the hoodlums numbering about seven in a Mini-Bus stormed the premises of the commission located near Enugu State Broadcasting Service at Independence Layout.
They reportedly tried to set buildings in the premises ablaze but were resisted by armed security operatives guarding the premises. Some furniture in one of the offices were said to have caught fire before firefighters arrived.
Residents of the area said they heard sounds of gunshots at about 10pm before the inferno but could not ascertain those responsible for the shooting.
The state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Emeka Ononamadu, confirmed the incident.
He said that some vehicles on the premises were affected but the office buildings were saved.
He said, “Firefighters were alerted shortly after the inferno was noticed and they rushed to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to the main office complex.”
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered a manhunt of the perpetrators and emplacement of adequate security around the area.
