Gabriel Longpet, the resident electoral commissioner for Kogi State for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was attacked by gunmen.
This was disclosed in a statement that the electoral authority released on Friday.
The text says: “At approximately 3.30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, gunmen attacked our Resident Electoral Commissioner’s (REC) home in Lokoja, Kogi State.
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Before reinforcement could come, the armed men engaged the security staff in a gunfight that lasted more than half an hour.
In the ensuing gunfight, property was destroyed but no lives were lost. To protect the home, a group of security officers has been dispatched.This happened the day after our state office was overrun by protesters.
We want a comprehensive inquiry as well as increased security measures to safeguard our employees and property in Kogi State.
More information to come.
