The home of a key Togo opposition candidate was surrounded by security forces just hours after polls closed Saturday in elections widely expected to see President Faure Gnassingbe claim a fourth term in power. Troops could be seen outside the house of Agbeyome Kodjo, considered a potential dark horse in the race, who said his house was "surrounded by soldiers". The government confirmed the measure, saying that it was for "his own safety" after it received information that there was a risk he could be attacked. cl-spb/klm/cdw