Political Tension In Kogi As Gunmen Attack Residence Of INEC’s Electoral Commissioner
In the early hours of Friday, December 1, 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The armed men according to the chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
Oyekanmi said While no lives were lost, property was destroyed in the ensuing gun battle.
He 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.
The INEC spokesman said the commission has called for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for the personnel and assets in Kogi State.
