It was leant that a group of political thugs, allegedly sponsored by the APM, attacked them with gunshots around the popular Adire market. Armed policemen in the campaign team rose to the occasion by firing sporadically into the air, before bringing the situation under control. A member of the campaign team (name withheld) told journalists that a sitting federal lawmaker led the attackers. The Guardian leant that later in the day supporters of APM and that of APC regrouped and used dangerous weapons to fight themselves.This is the second time that Abiodun’s campaign team would be attacked. About two weeks ago, armed men attacked his campaign team during his tour to Odogbolu local council area.

Source: The Guardian February 01, 2019 03:33 UTC