By Princess-Ekwi Ajide-Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reports its office in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area has been gutted by fire.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Zamfara State, Professor Sa’idu Babura Ahmed, who gave the report said the tragic incident occurred on Monday 2nd May 2022 around 11.00pm.
A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye, said no casualties were reported and critical materials such as Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) and registration machines for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise stored in fireproof cabinets were also saved.
It however noted that the building was extensively damaged including a number of fixed and movable office furniture destroyed in spite of the best efforts of the Zamfara State Fire Service and spirited efforts of good Nigerians to contain the inferno.
The statement further stressed that the Nigeria Police and the Fire Service have been notified about the incident and they have commenced investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and advise the Commission for further action.
