Lagos Police Launch Probe Into Attack On Obi’s Supporters

Police in Lagos State have condemned Saturday’s attack on supporters of Labour Party, LP presidential candidate Peter Obi saying that it has launched a probe on the incident.

Lagos State Police Command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed these in a statement on Saturday as he called on politicians to prevail on their followers to shun violence.

GWG.ng reports that some hoodlums attacked some LP supporters who were on their way to a rally at the Tafawa Balewa Square addressed by the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi on Saturday.

Hundeyin stated that the police would leave no stone unturned to deal decisively with offenders in accordance with the law.

He added that the police command has launched an investigation into the attack with a view to apprehending and prosecuting the suspected attackers.

“Four injured persons were promptly taken for medical attention and are responding to treatment.

“The State Criminal Investigation Department has taken over investigations into the incident from Ilasan Division, which had earlier commenced preliminary investigations,’’ Hundeyin added. (NAN)

GWG.ng reports that though the police is yet to establish the identity of those who launched the attack, the Obi supporters who were attacked claimed that their attackers were All Progressives Congress, APC members.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG