metro

BREAKING : Gunmen attack residence of INEC REC

BREAKING : Gunmen attack residence of INEC REC

Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of Kogi State.

This was made known in a statement issued by the electoral body on Friday.

It reads :”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.

READ ALSO:

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 State.”

BREAKING : Gunmen attack residence of INEC REC

More details to follow…..

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Gunmen Kidnap Two Pregnant Women, Three Others in Sokoto Village

Gunmen Kidnap Two Pregnant Women, Three Others in Sokoto Village  Sokoto, Nigeria — Armed bandits…

12 minutes ago

NCC Orders MTN, Other Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service

NCC Orders MTN, Other Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service The Nigerian Communications…

2 hours ago

Abuja Convention: Wike PDP Faction Confirms Mohammed as Chairman, Anyanwu as Secretary

Abuja Convention: Wike PDP Faction Confirms Mohammed as Chairman, Anyanwu as Secretary A faction of…

3 hours ago

Debate as OPM Pastor Marries Autistic Man to Older Woman

Debate as OPM Pastor Marries Autistic Man to Older Woman The founder of Omega Power…

3 hours ago

Jos Attack: Plateau Govt Declares 48-Hour Curfew After Deadly Assault

Jos Attack: Plateau Govt Declares 48-Hour Curfew After Deadly Assault The Plateau State Government has…

3 hours ago

Nigeria Police Reform: 222,000 Officers May Move to State Commands

Nigeria Police Reform: 222,000 Officers May Move to State Commands Nigeria is on the verge…

3 hours ago