Breaking News: Unrest in Kogi State as gunmen attack electoral commissioner’s residence
In a brazen assault that shook the early hours of Friday, December 1, 2023, unidentified gunmen targeted the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The orchestrated attack unfolded at approximately 3:30 a.m., plunging the neighborhood into chaos.
Security personnel valiantly engaged the armed assailants in a fierce gun battle lasting over 30 minutes before reinforcements could quell the threat.
Fortunately, no lives were lost, but the confrontation resulted in significant property damage.
This alarming incident comes on the heels of a previous day’s turmoil when a furious mob besieged the state office. The motives behind these attacks remain unclear, prompting concerns about the safety and security of electoral personnel and assets in Kogi State.
Responding swiftly, a contingent of combined security forces has been deployed to fortify the REC’s residence and maintain order.
In the aftermath, authorities are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
The electoral commission emphasizes the critical need for enhanced security measures to safeguard its personnel and assets in Kogi State.
As the situation unfolds, the community remains on edge, grappling with the implications of these attacks on the integrity of the electoral process.
