Hoodlums set attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), office in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State was, on Thursday, and kidnapped three construction workers.

This was contained in a statement issued by the National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Friday.

Okoye said, three out of seven construction workers were abducted but later released.

The statement read, “The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Imo State, Professor Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported that our office in Orlu Local Government Area was attacked. The incident occurred yesterday Thursday, December 1, 2022.

“The building, which is undergoing extensive renovation following an earlier attack, was vandalised and partially set ablaze. Three out of seven construction workers were abducted but later released.

“The damage would have been more extensive but for the quick response of the Nigeria Police which has deployed its personnel to the site.

“This is one attack too many. The Commission once again expresses its concern over the spate of attacks on its facilities and the negative consequences on our preparations for the 2023 General Election.”