CITIZENS COMPASS– LAGOS State Police Command has reacted to the weekend attack of the supporters of the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), during it’s mega rally in the state.
The party had embarked on a walk in some parts of the state before converging on the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) for the conclusion of the mega rally.
The supporters touched Alaba, Orile, Lekki- Jakande, and some other places when they were attacked by some mIscreants.
A video on the social media revealed some LP party supporters in agony shouting that they were attacked.
Some of the supporters were seen tying their hands soaked in blood as they cried for help.
Reacting to the attack, Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin tweeted, “In the course of the rally, 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.
“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 at about 15km away from the rally venue. As earlier stated, the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers.”
