By Damilare Adeleye
Gunmen has attacked the residence of INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State in the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am.
It was learnt that the armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
According to the electoral umpire, while no live was lost in the ensuing gun battle, property was destroyed.
Meanwhile, a team of combined security personnel have been deployed to protect the residence.
INEC has called for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for our personnel and assets in Kogi State.