{"id":10380,"date":"2023-12-01T10:24:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T09:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/?p=10380"},"modified":"2023-12-01T10:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T09:24:47","slug":"kogi-inec-rec-escapes-assassination-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/kogi-inec-rec-escapes-assassination-attempt\/","title":{"rendered":"Kogi INEC REC Escapes Assassination Attempt"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Kogi state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Gabriel Longpet on Friday escaped assassination attempt at his residence.<\/p>\n
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Gunmen attacked the residence of the REC at about 3.30am in Lokoja, the state capital, INEC has reported in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call for a thorough investigation and enhanced security protection for our personnel and assets in Kogi State,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n