Some supporters of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of
the Labour Party (LP), have narrated how they were attacked by hoodlums in
Lagos.
Earlier on Saturday, NE had reported that Obi’s supporters
were attacked while on their way to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the venue of
the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.
Some persons sustained injuries, while vehicles were also
destroyed.
Reacting to the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police
spokesperson, said the state criminal investigation department will investigate
the matter and arrest the attackers.
Speaking with journalists, a member of the Obidient movement
who identified himself as Oluwatoyin said someone was also stabbed.
“It seems APC are not happy with what we are doing today.
They attacked us in Ajah and other parts of Eti-Osa LGA,” he said.
“They damaged our cars and injured many of us. A guy was
just rushed to that place for treatment because he was stabbed by hoodlums.”
Another victim, who had machete cut on his body, said the
hoodlums who attacked supporters at Jakande area came in two buses.
He added that the hoodlums fled after police officers
arrived at the scene.
“We had a plan to move a convoy from Jakande to TBS. So,
what we did was to arrange a truck, DJ, and a convoy of cars,” the LP supporter
said.
“When we got to Jakande to make a U-turn and wait for other
people to come, two buses loaded with guys came.
“They came down from
the buses holding machetes and guns and they started attacking us. They
scattered the cars and beat some people.
“To save my life, I laid at the Lekki-Epe expressway to
obstruct traffic so that they won’t kill me.”
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