VIDEO SHOWS YOUTHS IN APC CAMPAIGN SHIRTS BRANDISHING GUNS, FIRING SHOTS AHEAD OF KOGI LG ELECTION

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By NaijaParrot October 17, 2026 

 LOKOJA, KOGI STATE — A video reportedly showing youths wearing All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign shirts brandishing firearms and firing shots has raised concerns about electoral security ahead of Saturday’s local government elections in Kogi State. The footage, circulated in connection with the forthcoming polls, has prompted questions about the safety of voters and the need for security agencies to prevent political violence. However, the identities of the individuals shown in the video, the precise location where it was recorded and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified.

The reported incident comes as political parties intensify activities ahead of the local government elections scheduled for October 17, 2026, across Kogi State’s 21 local government areas. The display and discharge of firearms during political activities, if confirmed, would raise serious concerns about public safety and the peaceful conduct of the election. Wearing party-branded clothing alone does not establish that the individuals involved were acting on behalf of the party or under the instructions of its leaders. 

 In a related development, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo recently urged youths to reject attempts to involve them in electoral violence. Speaking at the Government House in Lokoja on October 11, Ododo said no political ambition was worth the loss of human life and warned young people against accepting weapons or inducements for political purposes. His remarks came days before the local government elections, amid calls for peaceful political participation across the state. 

 The reported footage underscores the importance of a prompt investigation to establish when and where the incident occurred, identify those involved and determine whether any electoral or firearms-related offences were committed. Security agencies are expected to protect voters, electoral officials and election materials while ensuring that anyone found to have broken the law is held accountable. NaijaParrot will update this report as more verified information becomes available. 

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