The Kogi State Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reported an attack on the residence of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner.
In a statement on Friday, the Commission said Prof. Gabriel Longpet home was attacked by some unknown gunmen in the wee hours of today, it however said no life was lost during the incident.
The statement 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.”
“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. 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.”
The attack comes after the governorship election in the Confluence state, as Kogi is called. The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, won the contested election organized by INEC last month.
