Primary School Containing Electoral Materials Set Ablaze In Benue State

Primary School Containing Electoral Materials Set Ablaze In Benue State

A primary school containing all electoral materials for Mbalom ward
in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State has been set ablaze,
according to reports reaching Channels Television. 

All the electoral materials are said to have been completely
destroyed in the fire. Suspected thugs had reportedly stormed the school
premises shooting in the air to scare residents away before setting the
school ablaze.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, Nentawe Yilwatda
could not immediately be reached to speak on the situation of things.
However, sources in the community have confirmed the incident, noting
that no lives were lost in the fire.