By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan –
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local Government Area Office.
The Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Adeniran Tella, whi confirmed the incident in statement made available to newsmen, said the fire occurred around 10.30 am on Friday.
The REC stated that the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained but was assumed to have been triggered off by power surge.
He also stated that no life was lost, adding that only logistic materials got burnt.
Tella added that the incident had no effect on the Saki West State Constituency re-run election coming up on February 3.
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