A security man has been shot dead by unknown gunmen who attacked and burnt the office of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu.

The office located at Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Council of the state, and very close to the residence of former governor, Jim Nwobodo was attacked late Sunday night.
The attackers however razed the security house but could not gain access to the main building as a result of the rapid response from the Police and Army personnel from 82 Division.

A statement on Monday, January 16, by the INEC’s National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said that the incident occurred around 9.12pm on Sunday 15th January 2023 and the report was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu.

The attack is being investigated by security agencies and that a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) in Enugu State co-chaired by the REC and the Commissioner of Police has been convened to discuss the latest incident and design additional strategies of fortifying the offices and protecting the personnel and materials.

Meanwhile, the destroyed gatehouse will be rebuilt, and the Commission is proceeding with its preparations for the 2023 General Election in Enugu State and the entire country as scheduled.