Gunmen Attack ADC Meeting in Kogi, One Injured

A meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, was disrupted by an attack from suspected political thugs, leading to one party member sustaining injuries. The incident occurred while the meeting was ongoing, causing panic among participants and local residents, who fled the venue as several shots were reportedly fired into the air.

The injured party member was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The identities of the attackers remain unknown, and no official confirmation regarding the incident's circumstances has been provided.

This event has heightened concerns about security in Ofu Local Government Area, which has a history of politically related violence, particularly during election periods. Notably, in 2019, Salome Abuh, the then Kogi State PDP Women Leader, was killed in a politically motivated attack.

Residents have called for immediate action from security agencies to prevent further violence and urged political parties to conduct their activities peacefully as the 2027 general elections approach.