By Joy Odor
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Zamfara State, Professor Sa’idu Babura Ahmed, has reported that the office in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area was gutted by fire.
The National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye Esq who disclosed this in a press statement in Abuja on Tuesday said the tragic incident occurred around 11.00pm on Monday 2nd May 2022.
He noted that no casualties were reported while critical materials such Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) and registration machines for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise stored in fireproof cabinets were saved.
The INEC National Commissioner informed that the building was extensively damaged.
He said a number of fixed and movable office furniture were destroyed in spite of the best effort of the Zamfara State Fire Service and the spirited efforts of good Samaritans to contain the inferno.
The attention of the Nigeria Police has been drawn to this incident.
with the Fire Service, they have commenced investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and advise the Commission for further action.
