Suspected APC thugs have attacked supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi widely referred to as ‘Obedient’ in Lagos State.
The attack is coming on the heels of the Obi/Datti mega rally currently taking place at the Tafawa Belewa Square, TBS, Lagos.
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A video which emerged on social media captured some Peter Obi’s supporters lamenting how the thugs attacked them at the Jakande, Lekki area of Lagos.
According to the victims, the suspects gave machete cuts on persons, broke their vehicle, snatched their phones and other items for allegedly wearing clothes bearing the LP logo.
Watch video below:
This happened just now, the 11th day of February, 2023 at Jakande, Lekki. APC thugs attacked this guy's and took there phones because they wore OBI DATTI clothes. Why are we like this?
APC, nothing fit save una from the agony of defeat. pic.twitter.com/xolr7RziwA
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) February 11, 2023
Unstoppable Movement
The spokesperson for the LP presidential campaign council, Dr Aliyu Tanko, while confirming the attack via a chat described the ‘Obidient Movement‘ as an ‘unstoppable movement’.
According to him, nothing can stop Peter Obi because his time has come.
He said, “the ObiDient Movement is under attack in Lagos. They are stopping our people from coming to the TBS rally.
“Nothing can stop a movement whose time has come. Security operatives take note. We keep moving ‘Obidiently’ and Yusfully.”
Police Begins Investigation
When contacted by journalists, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the unfortunate incident.
Hundeyin disclosed that the Police in the area had launched an investigation into the attack.
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However, Hundeyin said he doesn’t know if the thugs were members of APC.
“I don’t know if they are Labour Party or APC members, but I can confirm that some people attacked others and the DPO in that area is already on the matter,” he said.
Asked if there was any loss of life during the incident, the PPRO said he is yet to get details of the attack.
