Photos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers state

Photos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers state

The INEC office at Oyigbo LGA in Rivers state was set ablaze by hoodlums this morning. The culprits are yet to be arrested but police say investigations have commenced and that those behind the act would be apprehended and made to face the wrath of the law. Thankfully no life was lost. 

The state residents believe the attack on the INEC office is a ploy by some disgruntled politicians to ensure the elections in the state are postponed.
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Photos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers statePhotos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers statePhotos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers statePhotos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers statePhotos: INEC office set ablaze in Rivers state

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