INEC Warehouse Gutted Down By Fire

It was reported on Saturday night that one of the INEC warehouse situated at its Electoral Institute along airport road, Abuja gutted down by fire and electoral materials used for the 2011 elections was destroyed.

The fire which lasted for about four hours before it was finally tamed was instigated by the power restoration that caused a sudden burst of an electric panel within one of the warehouses. The institute's director of security, Shettima Ngiladar told news men.

According to him the incident would not affect the preparation for the upcoming elections since the burnt items were the non-sensitive materials like bags, forms and envelopes used in the 2011 general elections.

When asked on whether there was a possibility of sabotage, he said "There is no foul play. It is purely electrical from the voltage, because there was no light then.