Armed men suspected to be political thugs on Monday reportedly attacked Ogundipe Olukayode, the spokesperson for the Lagos State House of Assembly, popularly known as Omojomolo.
Olukayode, who contested and was said to have won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Lagos State House of Assembly primaries, was assaulted at about 12:10 p.m. at Afariogun Junction, along the Airport Road service lane in Lagos.
Eyewitness accounts indicated that about four attackers arrived on two motorcycles and targeted the vehicle conveying the APC candidate.
The assault left the vehicle badly damaged, with its windscreen and side windows shattered.
Olukayode was later taken to a hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
A statement from his media office confirmed the incident, noting: “Yes, he was attacked and is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital.”
In a related reaction, Kayode Tinubu, Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Oshodi-Isolo Local Council, who reportedly assisted in moving him to the hospital, condemned the attack, describing it as unfortunate and a threat to peace and stability in the area.
Tinubu questioned the escalation of political disagreements within the same party into violence and intimidation, warning against any attempt to return Oshodi to a period of unrest after years of relative calm.
Meanwhile, officers from the Nigeria Police Force station in Makinde, Mafoluku-Oshodi, who visited the scene to assess the situation, have launched an investigation and pledged to track down those responsible for the attack.
