Unknown gunmen attacked a registration centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Amakohia Ward, Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday, killing one official.
INEC has suspended its Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) exercise in the area following the incident.
INEC’s Spokesperson, Festus Okoye, confirmed this on Thursday.
He said the official of the commission, identified as Nwokorie Anthony, was among the INEC Adhoc Staff registering members of the community for the 2023 general elections when tragedy struck.
The whereabouts of two other affected staff remain unknown as security operatives expand their search in the area.
Nigeria electoral umpire had earlier suspended the CVR exercise in Orsu and Njaba, two of the LGAs in Imo State.
“Prior to this incident, the Commission had suspended the CVR in Orsu and Njaba Local Government areas of the State on account of insecurity while the exercise is taking place only at the INEC LGA office in Oru East, Oru West, Orlu and Ohaji – Egbema Local Government Areas of the State,” Mr Okoye said.
Mr Okoye extended the commission’s condolences to the family of the deceased and urged members of the public as well various unions in Imo State to help in safeguarding its officials.