During the inferno, 706 ballot boxes, 50 election bags, 322 apron vests, three electric power generators, 140 stamps, 50 ballot box seals and assorted items such as envelopes, posters, forms and booklets were destroyed.
A statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said although there were no fatalities and injuries, the stores section where petrol generators and other items were kept was completely razed.