Youths protesting bandit activities in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, set fire to the local Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office on Wednesday.
The attack, which occurred at 2 pm, resulted in the destruction of office furniture, 10 electric generators, 300 ballot boxes, and 270 voting cubicles.
INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun confirmed the incident, noting that no casualties were reported. Security agencies have been alerted and have deployed personnel to the area to restore order and investigate the attack.