Abuja Bus Conductors Scamper As MC Oluomo’s Men Show Force

Bus Conductors Association, BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, recounted the attack: “They came with caps displaying Oluomo’s pictures and caused massive destruction. They chased guests and dignitaries out while injuring many of our members.”

Violence erupted at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, during the inauguration of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN). Armed thugs disrupted the event, leaving several attendees injured and property damaged.

The attack occurred shortly after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, had left the venue. The chaos forced the ceremony to end abruptly.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the thugs, led by Segun Aluwaye, who identified himself as the chairman of Berger Park, stormed the venue armed with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks. Wearing caps bearing the image of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, they barged into the hall, forcing participants, including government officials and security personnel, to flee.

BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, recounted the attack: “They came with caps displaying Oluomo’s pictures and caused massive destruction. They chased guests and dignitaries out while injuring many of our members.”

Security operatives, including police officers, DSS agents, and NSCDC personnel, were also injured. The attackers vandalized equipment such as cameras, tables, chairs, and fans, causing significant losses.

The event was aimed at addressing the rise in “one chance” crimes in Abuja and improving the documentation of bus conductors. BCAN expressed disappointment, describing the incident as a major setback to their efforts.

As of now, no arrests have been made. However, police vehicles were stationed at the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further disturbances.

BCAN has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to intervene and hold MC Oluomo and those involved in the attack accountable for their actions.

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