Gunmen on Monday morning attacked and burnt the Imo state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) located along Port Harcourt road in Owerri, the state capital.
The attack happened between 2 am to 3 am.
The building of the Election and Political Party Monitoring Liason was attacked, and part of the main building.
The gunmen who were in a convoy of more than five vehicles moved from the Okigwe road shooting sporadically and scaring the residents.
Vehicles and offices were set ablaze.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO), Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, confirmed the attack. She said security agents promptly responded, neutralised the gunmen and recovered arms and ammunition.
Three of the criminals were gunned down by the police. Their bodies were seen lying on the ground.
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