The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters along Owerri Port Harcourt road in Imo State came under heavy bombardment by gunmen in the early hours of Monday.
The gunmen threw grenades through the commission’s fence, destroying several offices and vehicles parked in the premises.
However, the police stationed at the INEC office engaged the gunmen in a heavy shootout, leaving three of the gunmen wearing charms and Biafra camouflages dead.
INEC public relations officer, Dr. Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji confirmed the attack to journalists.
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