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PICTORIAL: Gunmen Attack Kogi REC’s Residence, Destroy Property

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PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC’s residence

The Independent National Electoral Commission said some unidentified gunmen launched an attack on the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lokoja, Kogi State in the early hours of Friday.

INEC made this known in a statement shared on their X account on Friday.

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PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC's residence
PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC’s residence

Sharing photos INEC said, “In the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.

PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC's residence
PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC’s residence

“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.

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PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC's residence
PICTORIAL: Gunmen attack Kogi REC’s residence

“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.”

Credit: X | inecnigeria


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