By Charles Okonji
The Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr Gregory Peter Obi’s supporters reportedly have come under severe attack by suspected political thugs in Lagos State.
In a report, the development is coming on the heels of Obi/Datti mega rally currently taking place at the Tafawa Belewa Square, TBS, Lagos.
According to a video obtained by our correspondent which captured some Peter Obi’s supporters lamenting how the thugs attacked them at the Jakande, Lekki area of the State.
Recounting their experience, the victims stated that the suspects gave machete cuts on some persons, vandalised their vehicle, snatched their phones and other items for allegedly wearing clothes carrying the LP logo.
Confirming the incidence, the spokesperson for the LP presidential campaign council, Dr Aliyu Tanko, confirmed the development in a chat with Newsmen.
He said: “The ObiDient 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 Obidiently and Yusfully.”
Also, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the unfortunate incident when contacted.
“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.
