Published on 01/12/2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that gunmen attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State.
The Commission, in a statement on its X page on Friday, said the gunmen attacked the residence at 3:30 a.m. on Friday.
It said the armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that gunmen attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State.
The Commission, in a statement on its X page on Friday, said the gunmen attacked the residence at 3:30 a.m. on Friday.
It said the armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
It added that no lives were lost during the attack.
“In the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3:30 a.m., gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.
“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 occurred a day after a mob besieged our state office.
“We call for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for our personnel and assets in Kogi State,” INEC said.
