THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the violent attacks on members of his support groups by suspected thugs in Lagos State.
In a tweet this evening, Obi condemned every form of violence and political thuggery and the incessant attacks on the Obedient supporters.
“I received reports that four 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.
“We cannot continue to tolerate attacks on members of the political opposition, often fuelled by the incendiary rhetorics of political leaders. The new Nigeria that we seek is one founded on peace and justice, and the respect for the rule of law.
“I call on the Lagos State security agencies to fish out those responsible for the attacks,” he wrote.
MEANWHILE, the State Police Command have described as reprehensible the attacks on members of the Obidient Movement.
Confirming the incident in a series of tweets via his Twitter handle, spokesperson of the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin said, “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.
“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.
“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,” he added.
