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

INEC, while confirming the attack in a statement on X, said the incident occurred in the early hours of today, Friday, December 1, 2023, around 3.30 a.m.

According to the statement, the armed men engaged the 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,” the statement read.

A team of combined security personnel has been deployed to protect the residence.

INEC added that this incident occurred a day after a mob besieged the Commission’s state office.

The Electoral Commission has also called for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for its personnel and assets in Kogi State.