By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
RAMPAGING gunmen have attacked the residence of INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday 1st December, 2023, around 3.30a.m, the electoral umpire disclosed in a statement on its X handle, @inecnigeria.
It said the armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
“While no lives were lost, property was destroyed in the ensuing gun battle.
“A team of combined security personnel has 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,” the statement accompanied with photos of destroyed vehicles read in part.
Stonix News recalled that the controversial November 11 governorship election in Kogi State in which INEC was accused of aiding the victory of APC’s governorship candidate, Adodo is still generating bad blood in the state.
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