The Police in Kogi State have rescued 96 staff members of

the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in

Lokoja, the state capital.

The victims, comprising INEC officials, ad hoc Staff and bus

drivers, were attacked by gunmen at Obajana while on their

way from Kupa North and South wards to the Constituency

Collation Centre in Lokoja.

The Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, confirmed

this in a statement, saying the gunmen fled with injuries.