Supporters of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, were attacked on their way to the party’s rally in Lagos.
Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin said the injured supporters have been attended to.
But Peter Obi has condemned the attack on four persons on their way to support him at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
In a tweet thread Obi said, “I received reports that 4 members of the Obidient family were attacked and injured in Lagos ahead of today’s rally.
“That incident, premeditated or not, is deeply troubling. Such act stands vehemently condemned”.
I received reports that 4 members of the Obidient Family were attacked and injured in Lagos ahead of today's rally. That incident, premeditated or not, is deeply troubling. Such act stands vehemently condemned.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) February 11, 2023
The supporters were reportedly attacked by hoodlums on Saturday.
Labour Party also confirmed the attack in a tweet assuring Nigerians that nothing would stop the Obi train.
“The ObiDent 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 Obidently & Yusfully,” the tweet read.
Lagos Police Launches Investigation
Lagos Police PPRO, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the attack, promising to apprehend the attackers.
The DPO of Ilasan Division where the case was reported has commenced preliminary investigations while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), is to fully take over investigations, Hundeyin says.
“Jakande Ward Chairman of the Labour Party commendably reported an attack on his party members at Ilasan Division.
“Four injured persons have been given medical attention. DPO Ilasan has commenced preliminary investigations while SCID is to fully take over investigations.
“The injured and other witnesses are assisting the Police with relevant information that would aid the apprehension and prosecution of the attackers.
“This attack is reprehensible! It is verifiable that the Command had stationed, since yesterday, patrol vehicles and officers at the Tafawa Balewa Square venue of today’s rally.
“We had already secured the venue to prevent any breakdown of law and order. The regrettable attack happened about 15km away from the rally venue.
“As earlier stated, the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers,” he said.
