Categories: Crimes

Gunmen kidnap INEC officials in Kogi

Gunmen have reportedly abducted staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Aloma Road in Kogi State.

It was gathered that the INEC officials were travelling from Abuja to Anambra State on official duty in preparation for the forthcoming governorship election when the attack occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

According to reports, the armed assailants ambushed their vehicle, fired multiple shots, and shattered its windscreen. None of the occupants sustained gunshot injuries.

DSS alerts army to imminent ISWAP attacks in Ondo, Kogi

The abducted officials were said to have been deployed to Anambra State for the printing of the voters’ register and other essential election materials in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for November 8.

The gunmen were said to have abducted all the occupants of the bus, including the driver and his wife.

However, the Kogi State Police Command has yet to speak on the incident as of press time.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

2 die in Lagos tanker explosion

Two persons have been confirmed dead after a tanker conveying diesel exploded at the Oto-Ijanikin…

2 hours ago

6 Zamfara lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Six serving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have…

3 hours ago

Why Lagos Island inferno took hours to contain — Fire Service

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has explained the reasons behind the prolonged battle…

3 hours ago

Presidency denies rumours of Gbajabiamila’s removal as Chief of Staff

The Presidency has dismissed claims circulating on social media that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has…

4 hours ago

Two dead in Lagos tanker explosion

Two people have been confirmed dead after a fuel tanker exploded along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway…

5 hours ago

Bishop Odedeji urges Christians to trust God’s promises at Christmas service

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, the Right Reverend Dr. James Odedeji,…

6 hours ago

This website uses cookies.