The residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC in Lokoja, Kogi was on Friday morning attacked by unknown gunmen.
Apparently, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC made this known in a statement via X, formerly Twitter.The commission also shared photos of burnt vehicles, stating that no lives were lost during the attack and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The statement reads, “In the early hours of today, Friday December 1 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.
“The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.
Thankfully, no lives were lost, though properties were 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.”
