The Kwara state police command on Wednesday confirmed the attack on the campaign train of the Kwara South senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lola Ashiru by suspected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) thugs loyal to the PDP Kwara south senatorial candidate Senator Rafiu Ibrahim in Ojoku, Oyun local government area of the state.
Spokesperson of the command, Ajayi Okasanmi said “we received with astonishment the reported attack unleashed on Arch Lola Ashiru, the APC senatorial candidate for Kwara South and his campaign train in Ojoku, Oyun local government area of the state on Tuesday evening.
“Immediately the report was received, the Commissioner of police Kwara state Kayode Egbetokun dispatched to the scene of the attack at Ojoku a team of policemen led by the DPO Ilemona and the squadron commander
68 PMF, Offa.
“The teams successfully brought the situation under control, rescued the candidate unhurt and arrested suspects who were actively involved in the attack and also restored peace.
“Manhunt for the remaining fleeing suspects had since begun, while discreet investigation of the incident is ongoing.
“For the umpteenth time, the command is restating its commitment to the safety of lives and property of the people of Kwara State. While warning sternly that hooliganism, thuggery, unlawful possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons will be met with superior forces and suspects arrested will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Political party leaders are reminded of the peace accord they signed with respect to political campaigns in the State.
“The command is appealing to the victims of this attack and their sympathizers not to result to self help but to have confidence in the Command that justice will not only be done but will be seen to have been done in this case
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