LG Poll: Fire guts Akwa Ibom Electoral Commission office

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday.

She said that electoral materials meant for the election were not affected by the fire.

John said that the Command had reinforced security at all the AKISIEC offices and other strategic locations in the state.

“Some hoodlums partly touched the AKISIEC office in Ibiono Ibom, but election materials remained intact, election is also ongoing,” he said.