Police react to attack on Obi supporters in Lagos, begin investigation
The Lagos State Police Command has spoken against the attack launched on the supporters of the Labour Party (LP) in the state.
The police command said investigations into the attack have begun.
The Informant247 gathered that the supporters and loyalists of the LP were attacked during the presidential campaign rally which took place in the state on Saturday.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin referred to the attack as “regrettable”.
“Jakande Ward Chairman of the 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,” he said in a tweet.
“The injured and other witnesses are assisting the Police with relevant information that would aid the apprehension and prosecution of the attackers.
“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.
“The regrettable attack happened about 15km away from the rally venue. As earlier stated, the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers.”
