Few days to the Governorship election in Kogi state, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, NATASHA AKPOTI has come under attack by hoodlums at the venue of a stakeholders meeting organized by INEC.

 

Her driver suffered severe cut on the head and was rushed to hospital while the car in which they were was vandalized.

 

The event had been going smoothly until commotion occurred when NATASHA arrived at the venue but denied entry by the hoodlums.

 

In the process, a fight broke out as some policemen at the venue dispersed the hoodlums with teargas which affected everyone in the hall, including the IG of Police, INEC chairman and other dignitaries.

 

Earlier, INEC Chairman, MAHMOUD YAKUBU said they are ready for the election.

 

On his part, the Inspector General of Police, MOHAMMED ADAMU assured of adequate security for everyone during the exercise.