Again, Some yet to be identified gunmen attacked and burnt the Imo state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, located along Port Harcourt road in Owerri, on Monday morning.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mike Abbatam, who confirmed the incident said three gunmen were killed while two firebombs were recovered from the scene.

A source said, “This morning, gunmen launched a vociferous attack on the INEC office in Owerri, Imo State but the joint security team was able to repel them and killed three of the attackers, including their commander.

“Seven vehicles were recovered, including seven AK47 and pump action rifles. Many of the gunmen escaped with bullet wounds. But one police vehicle was burned by the hoodlums.

He added that, “We killed three of the attackers and recovered three AK47 rifles and pump action guns. We also recovered two explosives and three of their vehicles.”

This is coming few days after (INEC), office in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State was, attacked and kidnapped three construction workers.