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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