Officials with the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma are asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs for help in battling an apparent takeover of the tribal headquarters.

R.H. "Hess" Bointy, the vice chairman of the business committee, said a group of 40 to 50 tribal members tried to shut down the tribe yesterday. He said they are led by Bill Tsoodle, a former business committee member, and that they demanded financial records.

Hess and chairman Clifford McKenzie are targeted for recall. The election is set for February 14.

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Kiowa Tribe offices seized (The Oklahoman 1/8)
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