Political thugs reportedly
working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday
attacked the Agbaji Ilorin family residence of the Senate President, Dr Bukola
Saraki.
They opened fire on residents of
the area, wounding at least 11 persons in the process.
The thugs also destroyed about 50
cars parked at various locations within Agbaji Quarters.
A similar incident occurred last
Thursday at Agbajiole and Pakata areas of Ilorin metropolis.
Four members of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) were injured in that attack.
The development eventuated a
press conference that was addressed by the Senate President in Abuja where he
raised an alarm about threat to his life and those of his family and
supporters.
Today’s incident, according to
residents of the area, started at about 11:30am when fully armed APC thugs
stormed their area and shot sporadically into the air to scare people away.
According to the President of
Agbaji Development Association, Alhaji Musa Olanrewaju Yusuf, the rampaging
thugs were led by Yahaya Seriki and Musbau Esinrogunjo.
He said 11 people, who sustained
injuries from gunshots, were taken to General Hospital, Ilorin and a private
medical facility for treatment.
He said “The APC thugs came
around 11:30am and shot sporadically into the air. In fact, they were provided
cover by the DPO Adewole Division of Police. At least, 11 people received
injuries from gunshots while about 50 cars including that of Imam Aliagan were destroyed.
“The thugs also carted away four
motorbikes and stole money and jewelry from shops deserted by their owners”.
It was also gathered that the APC
thugs spread the violence to Ajikobi and Omoda areas of Ilorin metropolis.
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