Suspected political thugs have attacked supporters of the
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in Lagos State.
The development is coming on the heels of Obi/Datti mega
rally currently taking place at the Tafawa Belewa Square, TBS, Lagos.
A video obtained by our correspondent captured some Peter
Obi’s supporters lamenting how the thugs attacked them at the Jakande, Lekki
area of the State.
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?
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) February 11, 2023
APC, nothing fit save una from the agony of defeat. pic.twitter.com/xolr7RziwA
According to the victims, the suspects gave machete cuts on
persons, broke their vehicle, and snatched their phones and other items for
allegedly wearing clothes carrying the LP logo.
The spokesperson for the LP presidential campaign council,
Dr Aliyu Tanko confirmed the development in a chat with newsmen.
He said, “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 and Yusfully.”
When contacted, the Lagos State Police Public Relations
Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the unfortunate incident.
“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.
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