GUNMEN ATTACK RESIDENCE OF OUR ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER IN KOGI STATE

Oru Leonard 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.

The armed men in the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am, engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.

News Dot Africa gathered that while no lives were lost, property was destroyed in the ensuing gun battle.

A team of combined security personnel have been deployed to protect the residence.

This incident has occurred a day after a mob besieged our state office.

INEC has called for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for our personnel and assets in Kogi State.