Many of the attacks took place in the South-East, in states such as Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra. Offices were set on fire and materials meant for the 2023 elections were destroyed. INEC said it would replace destroyed materials and asked security agencies to protect its facilities.
Insecurity & attacks Critical
Arson attacks on INEC offices in 15 states
INEC recorded about 50 attacks on its offices in 15 states between 2019 and late 2022, destroying ballot boxes, voting machines and vehicles.
- Where
- Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra and 11 other states
- When
- 1 Dec 2022
- Election
- 2023 general elections (pre-election)
- Casualties
- None reported
Sources
- '50 incidents, 15 states': INEC details attacks on its offices in 4 years · TheCable (thecable.ng)
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