Fire has gutted the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ogidi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The fire incident, which occurred on Sunday, started about 12.30 pm from a burning bush.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.

He added, “There was a fire incident at INEC office Ogidi in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

“Police patrol team, led by DPO Ogidi Division, rushed to the scene and fire service department was contacted.

“The scene was cordoned off and effort is ongoing to put out the fire and prevent it from escalating to other adjourning buildings.

“The fire allegedly emanated from bush burning. However, the extent of the damage has yet to be determined.”

Mohammed said in another fire accident in the Onitsha on Sunday, seven people were wounded by a gas fire.

He said the fire, which began at 10.30 am, emanated from a faulty gas cylinder that exploded in a residential building, engulfing the entire building.

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