Angry citizens storm INEC office, burn uncollected PVCs

Undentified persons have attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Isialangwa south local government area of Abia state and and burnt Uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs).

The incident is coming two weeks to the general election.

“The fire was brought under control, but the room housing the PVC’s was damaged & uncollected PVCs burnt. So, the PVCs may be one of the targets of the arsonists,” said Nedu Ekeke, a Twitter user.

Joseph Iloh, the state resident electoral commissioner, also confirmed the incident happened on Sunday.

He said about 15,000 uncollected PVCs were burnt as well as the register containing the number of registered voters.

He added that INEC, however, has the authentic list of registered voters at its headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital.

The state police command said they are investigating the matter and perpetrators of the crime will be made to face justice.