Accord supporters attacked in Oyo, APC calls for probe

Summary

Hundreds of Accord supporters were attacked during a procession in Ibadan’s Molete area, and the APC has called for an investigation.

Highlights

• The supporters were said to be marching to welcome Accord governorship candidate Oriyomi Hamzat back to Nigeria from the UK.
• Witnesses said some supporters were injured and vehicles in the campaign convoy were vandalised.
• Oyo police said they were aware of the attack and described the supporters as having been ambushed during a peaceful procession.
• The APC urged security agencies to investigate the violence and identify those responsible.