Fire destroys INEC logistic materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local Government Area Office.

A statement by the Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC), Dr Adeniran Tella, and made available to newsmen, said the fire occurred around 10.30am on Friday.

The REC stated that the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained but was assumed to have been triggered by a power surge.

He also stated that no life was lost, adding that only logistic materials got burnt.

Tella added that the incident did not affect the Saki West State Constituency re-run election schedule for February 3.