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Kogi: Gunmen attack INEC REC’s residence

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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 3:30a.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.

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