Ballot Boxes Destroyed as Fire Razes INEC Office in Delta, Details Emerge

• INEC has confirmed that one of its offices in Delta state caught fire on the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2024
• According to INEC, the fire incident destroyed some electoral materials, including 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, and three electric power generators
• The electoral body further revealed that a sudden power surge caused the fire incident after a public power supply was restored

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Ika North East local government area of Delta state.

The fire, which occurred on Monday afternoon, December 2, was caused by a sudden power surge following the restoration of the public power supply.

According to INEC, the fire destroyed several items, including 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, and three electric power generators. Other items lost in the inferno include 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals, and assorted items such as envelopes, posters, forms, and booklets.

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INEC office fire incident: Any casualty?

Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The incident has been reported to the security agencies and emergency services for a thorough investigation. INEC has expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the Nigeria Police Force and the Delta State Fire Service in responding to the incident.

The fire occurred at the INEC office in Owa-Oyibu town, Ika North East local government area of Delta state. The office is one of the 25 local government area offices in Delta state, which has 14 Registration Areas (Wards), 238 Polling Units, and 131,747 registered voters.

The cause of the fire has been attributed to a sudden power surge following the restoration of the public power supply. The incident is currently under investigation by the security agencies and emergency services.

See the video of the fire incident here:

Zamfara speaker loses millions in fire incident

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Zamfara speaker Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki's residence was gutted by fire on Sunday, October 13.

No lives were lost during the incident, but properties worth millions of naira were said to have been destroyed.

Members of the state House of Assembly have consoled the speaker over the loss through a statement from the chief press secretary.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng