Police Resist Hoodlums Attempt To Set Enugu INEC Hqtrs Ablaze
LAGOS MAY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Operatives of Enugu State Police Command has resisted attempt by yet to be identified armed miscreants to set the Enugu Headquarters of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) ablaze yesterday.
A press statement signed by Enugu State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Daniel Ndukwe sighted by NewsRangers stated that beside the attempt to swiftly resist the razing of the electoral office by joint security operatives who swiftly mobilized to the scene, the State Fire Service personnel who promptly responded to calls put across to them equally assisted in putting off the fire already set on four vehicles and two cushions within the office premises.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu who immediately raced to the scene alongside Heads of other Security Agencies in the State has ordered the emplacement of adequate security within the precincts of the office and the launch of a full-scale investigation to unravel the mystery behind the act as well as fish out the assailants.
“ He enjoins law-abiding citizens of the State to remain vigilant and promptly volunteer useful information that will help the Police in the investigation,” the statement read.
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