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.

.ng gathered that there was gun duel between the rival supporters, leading to the destruction of vehicles while some individuals, including a Police officer, sustained bullet injuries.

It was further learnt that those that sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the area.

The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday.

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.

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.

“The CP reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to continue to engage the critical stakeholders in Election Security Management to ensure a secure environment for electoral process.

” Command is ever determined in providing a level playing ground for all Political Parties as they embark on campaigns, rallies, procession among others,” the statement said.

The Police Command also issued warning to troublemakers ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State.

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.

TruthsFM:
Senator Dino Melaye will win the November 11th governorship election. The handwriting of victories for him is widely written on the wall.

Yestogood:


First of all tell us whether you are a Kogite or not.

eldoradoxx:
Yahaya Bello should have allowed power rotate to Igalas who are indisputably the majority in Kogi State. There is no way Ododo an Ebira can win Ajaka an Igala now that Igalas are really interested in asserting their dominance in Kogi State politics using their numerical voting power.

Thonyboy:


https://.ng/2023/10/19/kogi-guber-poll-several-injured-as-apc-sdp-supporters-engage-in-gun-battle/

Enskynelson:
GYB boys threatening people ahead of the election because he knows that is the only way ODODO can win. APC can never win a free and fair election in Kogi come November.

eldoradoxx:
Yahaya Bello should have allowed power rotate to Igalas who are indisputably the majority in Kogi State. There is no way Ododo an Ebira can win Ajaka an Igala now that Igalas are really interested in asserting their dominance in Kogi State politics using their numerical voting power.

Yestogood:


First of all tell us whether you are a Kogite or not.