Barely one month to the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure, has been razed down by fire.
The fire, which started at about 8pm on Thursday, gutted a container laden with smart card readers.
Card readers meant for the October 10 election were reportedly destroyed in the outbreak.
It is not immediately clear what led to the fire incident.
In a series of tweets, the commission said investigation will commence once the fire has been contained.
FIRE AT INEC OFFICE IN AKURE
Fire broke out today, Thursday September 10,2020 at the Ondo State Head Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Akure. The inferno, which gutted the container housing Smart Card Readers, started at pic.twitter.com/XuXh2j9WON
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) September 10, 2020
Men of the Fire Service are however currently containing the fire.
National Commissioner, Barrister Festus Okoye, who is in Ondo State in connection with preparations for the Ondo State Governorship election scheduled for 10th October 2020, rushed to the office at about 8pm. pic.twitter.com/7ixPRKHX2Y
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) September 10, 2020
The Administrative Secretary of the State, Mr. Popoola and some staff of the Commission are also there.
Barrister Okoye said investigation into the cause of the fire will commence promptly after the fire has been contained.
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) September 10, 2020