Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of the Kogi Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, an official has confirmed.
Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this in Abuja on Friday, adding the incident occurred around 3.30 a. m.
He said that the suspected attackers engaged the security personnel at the residence in a gun battle for over 30 minutes before they called for reinforcement.
“No live was lost, but some property was damaged 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 an enhanced security protection for our personnel and assets in the state,” Oyekanmi said. (NAN)
Governor Alex Otti accuses opposition politicians, with external support, of sponsoring violence in Abia State.…
The lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has pleaded with the Senate to allow the widow…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has given reasons why it could not deliver the…
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has urged the Federal Government to honour the late…
Philip Agbese, deputy spokesman for the house of representatives, says the green chamber is…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an immediate investigation…