Gunmen shot INEC official dead, injure corps members in Delta

Gunmen have shot dead an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta State.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Monday Udoh-Tom, said the electoral officer was shot on Saturday when gunmen opened fire on a bus used by the INEC official and some members of the National Youth Service Corps while on their way to deliver election results at the Ukwani Local Government Area of the state.

Udoh-Tom spoke on Monday at a press briefing in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

He said, “There was an attack in Ukwani LGA where one of our staff was shot on his way with the election results after the election.

“The gunmen opened fire on their bus and unfortunately killed the INEC official and others sustained injuries.

”The other ad hoc staff who were injured were identified as members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

“The corps members are now receiving treatment, but we are planning on how to move them to a hospital in Asaba.”

There were reports of attacks in parts of Delta State during the elections on Saturday.