The Abia State Government has uncovered plots by some hoodlums hired by ‘desperate political actors’ to burn down the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, facilities.
In a statement sent to Igbere TV by the Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi said areas targeted by hoodlums are Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Isiala Ngwa South, Ukwa East, Ukwa West and Osisioma local government areas of the State.
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He, however urged those who have been hired to desist from such nefarious activities.
The statement reads,
“Abia State Government has uncovered plots by some hoodlums hired by desperate political actors to burn down Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities in Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Isiala Ngwa South, Ukwa East, Ukwa West and Osisioma local government areas of the State.”
“We wish to call on all those involved in the dastardly plot to desist from such nefarious activities even as we urge our youths not to allow themselves be used to perpetrate such a heinous crime. ”
“Security agencies in the state, especially the Nigeria Police Force, are hereby called upon to ensure that the targeted facilities and others in the state are adequately protected before, during and after the remaining elections.”
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