Police arrest 10 over violence at Lagos APC primaries

The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended 10 suspects over the violence that erupted at  the All Progressives Congress primaries election at Egbe in the Alimosho area of the state.

The incident, which occurred on Onilewura Street, Liasu Road, on Saturday, caused panic among party members and residents as hoodlums stormed the venue ,shooting sporadically.

The incident  disrupted the  process, forcing voters and party officials to flee for safety.

Several party members sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident.

The suspects also took advantage of the chaos to rob residents and participants of their mobile phones and other valuables.

Confirming the incident, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Femi Adeoye, said no life was lost during the attack, contrary to rumours circulating in some quarters.

He said the suspects linked to the chaos had been  taken to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station for further investigation.

According to him, one locally made gun was recovered from the suspects during the operation.

“The hoodlums responsible for the disturbance have been arrested and taken to Ikotun Divisional Police Station. A gun was  also recovered from them,” he said.

Adeoye assured residents and party supporters that investigations would be carried out fully to determine the sponsors of the suspects and their motive,promising perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.

He also urged residents to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.

Mushin

Violence erupted on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, forcing party members and supporters to flee for safety.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred before the commencement of voting for the party’s House of Representatives primary for Mushin Constituency II.

As at the time of filing this report, the exercise had yet to begin, while tension remained high around the venue.

The News Agency of Nigeria’s correspondent who was at the scene witnessed chaos following disagreements among supporters of some of the aspirants.

This led to a stampede as delegates and party faithful hurriedly left the scene.

Among the leading aspirants contesting the party’s ticket were: Seye Oladejo and the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Oluwatoyin Fayinka, seeking re-election.

Other aspirants were also participating in the contest.

Several attendees expressed concern over the violence, urging party leaders and security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent process.

Party officials had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at the time of filing this report.

The APC primaries are being held nationwide to select candidates for the 2027 general elections.

NAN