{"id":98110,"date":"2023-10-19T21:24:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T20:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kogi-guber-poll-several-injured-as-apc-sdp-supporters-engage-in-gun-battle"},"modified":"2023-10-19T23:48:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T22:48:53","slug":"kogi-guber-poll-several-injured-as-apc-sdp-supporters-engage-in-gun-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kogi-guber-poll-several-injured-as-apc-sdp-supporters-engage-in-gun-battle","title":{"rendered":"Kogi guber poll: Several injured as APC, SDP supporters engage in gun battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Several persons were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

There was gun duel between the rival supporters, leading to the destruction of vehicles while some individuals, including a Police officer, sustained bullet injuries.<\/p>\n

It was further learnt that those that sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the area.<\/p>\n

The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday.<\/p>\n

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP William Ovye Aya, the Commissioner of Police, CP, Bethrand Onuoha has ordered an investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n

Aya stated that the CP, while condemning the incident, noted that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department has been tasked to commence investigations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CP reiterates the Command\u2019s unwavering commitment to continue to engage the critical stakeholders in Election Security Management to ensure a secure environment for electoral process.<\/p>\n

\u201d Command is ever determined in providing a level playing ground for all Political Parties as they embark on campaigns, rallies, procession among others,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The Police Command also issued warning to troublemakers ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State.<\/p>\n

The CP stressed that the Police, alongside other security agencies involved in Election Security Management, will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught disrupting the electoral process.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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