Some adhoc INEC staff were attacked by suspected hoodlums at the Shamaki Ward of Tudun Wada area of Gombe Metropolis
According to reports, Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maheed MU’AZU, said the incident happened on Friday night
ASP also said that, the ad-hoc staff were earlier told to wait to be escorted to the ward by security officials owing to the nature of the area, but rather went on their own without security escort.
The PRO further stated that, upon receiving report of the incident, the Police increased number of deployment who took over control of the area and normal has since returned to the area.
The Police confirmed that one INEC ad-hoc staff was injured by the attackers and is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility.
No arrest has been made as at the time of filing this report
