Political
thugs reportedly working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State
on Sunday attacked the Agbaji Ilorin family residence of the Senate President,
Dr Bukola Saraki.
They opened
fire on residents of the area, wounding at least 11 persons in the process.
The thugs
also destroyed about 50 cars parked at various locations within Agbaji
Quarters.
A similar
incident occurred last Thursday at Agbajiole and Pakata areas of Ilorin
metropolis.
Four members
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were injured in that attack.
The
development eventuated a press conference that was addressed by the Senate
President in Abuja where he raised an alarm about threat to his life and those
of his family and supporters.
Today’s
incident, according to residents of the area, started at about 11:30am when
fully armed APC thugs stormed their area and shot sporadically into the air to
scare people away.
According to
the President of Agbaji Development Association, Alhaji Musa Olanrewaju Yusuf,
the rampaging thugs were led by Yahaya Seriki and Musbau Esinrogunjo.
He said 11
people, who sustained injuries from gunshots, were taken to General Hospital,
Ilorin and a private medical facility for treatment.
He said “The
APC thugs came around 11:30am and shot sporadically into the air. In fact, they
were provided cover by the DPO Adewole Division of Police. At least, 11 people
received injuries from gunshots while about 50 cars including that of Imam
Aliagan were destroyed.
“The thugs
also carted away four motorbikes and stole money and jewelry from shops
deserted by their owners”.
It was also
gathered that the APC thugs spread the violence to Ajikobi and Omoda areas of
Ilorin metropolis.
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