Unidentified political thugs this morning, December 1, attacked the residence of the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
Report from the Commission said that the thugs engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. The incidence took place at about 3.30 am this morning.
The statement said however that there were no lives were lost, but that property was destroyed in the ensuing gun battle.
“A team of combined security personnel have been deployed to protect the residence.”
The gun battle came a day after some political hoodlums occupied the INEC office in Lokoja and were brought under control by the combined security forces
Meanwhile, the Commission has called for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for its personnel and assets in the State.
