The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that gunmen have attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lokoja, Kogi State.

INEC, in a communiqué said the attack happened around 3:30 am today, December 1. The statement said the armed gunmen engaged security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcements arrived.

“While no lives were lost, property was destroyed in the ensuing gun battle. A team of combined security personnel have been deployed to protect the residence. This incident occurred a day after a mob besieged our state office”.

While condemning the incident, INEC called for a thorough investigation into the matter as well as improved security protection for its personnel and assets in Kogi State.