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Pictures capturing attack of Peter Obi supporters

No fewer than four persons have been injured after armed thugs attacked supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while on their way to his presidential rally in Lagos State.

Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, the police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the command has commenced preliminary investigation into the incident.


SP Hundeyin said: “Jakande Ward Chairman of 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 at about 15km away from the rally venue. As earlier stated, the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers.

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