BREAKING: Panic As Gunmen Storm INEC REC’s Home, Burn Down Properties (PHOTOS)

In the early hours of Monday, December 1, unidentified gunmen targeted the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State, as revealed in a statement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The complete statement issued on Monday stated, “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 has 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.”

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