- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said gunmen attacked the home of its resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi state
- The commission in a statement made available to Legit.ng, said the attack happened around 3:30 am today, Friday, December 1, 2023
- It noted that the armed men engaged security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria
Lokoja, Kogi state – In the early hours of today, Friday, December 1, around 3.30 am, gunmen attacked the residence of INEC’s resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi state, Dr. Gabriel Longpet.