The Lagos State police command has apprehended 10 suspects over the violence that erupted at the All Progressives Congress primaries election at Egbe in the Alimosho area of the state.
The
incident, which occurred on Onilewura Street, Liasu Road, on Saturday, caused
panic among party members and residents as hoodlums stormed the venue ,shooting
sporadically.
The
incident disrupted the process, forcing voters and party officials
to flee for safety.
Several
party members sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident.
The
suspects also took advantage of the chaos to rob residents and participants of
their mobile phones and other valuables.
Confirming
the incident, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Femi Adeoye, said
no life was lost during the attack, contrary to rumours circulating in some
quarters.
He
said the suspects linked to the chaos had been taken to the Ikotun
Divisional Police Station for further investigation.
According
to him, one locally made gun was recovered from the suspects during the
operation.
“The
hoodlums responsible for the disturbance have been arrested and taken to Ikotun
Divisional Police Station. A gun was also recovered from them,” he said.
Adeoye
assured residents and party supporters that investigations would be carried out
fully to determine the sponsors of the suspects and their motive, promising that
the perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.
He
also urged residents to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security
agencies by providing useful information that could assist ongoing
investigations.
The incident
in Alimosho was however not the only one recorded in the state. Violence
erupted on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Mushin
Local Government Area of Lagos State, forcing party members and supporters to
flee for safety.
The
News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred before the
commencement of voting for the party’s House of Representatives primary for
Mushin Constituency II.
As at
the time of filing this report, the exercise had yet to begin, while tension
remained high around the venue.
The
News Agency of Nigeria’s correspondent who was at the scene witnessed chaos
following disagreements among supporters of some of the aspirants.
This
led to a stampede as delegates and party faithful hurriedly left the scene.
Among
the leading aspirants contesting the party’s ticket were: Seye Oladejo and the
incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Oluwatoyin Fayinka, seeking re-election.
Other
aspirants were also participating in the contest.
Several
attendees expressed concern over the violence, urging party leaders and
security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent process.
Party
officials had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at the time
of filing this report.
The
APC primaries are being held nationwide to select candidates for the 2027
general elections.
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