The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five suspected political thugs in Ikire on the eve of the Peoples Democratic Party rally in Irewole LGA, holding on Wednesday. Arms and ammunition were also reportedly recovered from the thugs.The troops while on patrol arrested five suspected political thugs in their hide out at Sabo area, Ikire. They were arrested while in possession of one 36 Hand Grenade, two empty AK 47 Riffle Magazines, a pair of Military Uniforms, Combat boot and a bag containing personal belongings,”
APC plans to use the thugs to dissuade people from coming out en masse to welcome the PDP candidate. “The APC leaders in Irewole, Dr. Peter Babalola has mobilised thugs and members of his party to foment chaos in Ikire to create an impression that the PDP candidate is not welcomed and that the party is not popular in the town.
We hereby call the attention of the State Commissioner of Police, DSS and Othe security Agencies to provide adequate security during the Wednesday rally of the PDP. Enough security persionel should be deployed to comb campaign venues to ensure adequate security of lives and property. The security personnel should be deployed to strategic locations in Ikire and suburbs to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
Signed:
Team Osun A’Lere
