NigeriaDecides2023: Hoodlums attack INEC officials in Gombe
One of the ad-hoc staff who declined to state his name said at least three mobile phones, backpacks, and power banks were lost to the attackers.Gunmen attack another police station, kill officer
“The police and the school guard were nowhere to be found. They went with phones belonging to my colleagues. I sustained injuries while trying to escape,” he added. While decrying the slow response of security operatives, he said “An attack that took place at about 11 p.m., not until they left that police came to ensure order.”
It is not clear how the incident will affect the elections in the area. However, INEC had assured Nigerians that it was prepared for any emergencies.
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