A local office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State was on Sunday set ablaze by hoodlums.

The incident occurred in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, confirmed the attack in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

“Items destroyed include 345 ballot boxes, 135 voting cubicles, megaphones, water tanks and office furniture.

“The police, which have also been battling with attacks on its facilities and personnel in the area, are aware of the incident and have commenced investigation,” Mr Okoye said.

He said if the attacks on INEC facilities continues, it may affect future polls.