Police arrest six for ‘stoning’ Oshiomhole, VIPs at Buhari’s rally in Ogun

Ogun Police Command on Wednesday disclosed the arrest of six
suspects allegedly involved in the violence which marred the All
Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential rally in Abeokuta, about
two weeks ago.

TheNigerialawyer recalls that hoodlums hurled missiles at
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams
Oshiomhole and other top party officials during the rally held at
MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, forcing the campaign to end
abruptly.

However, barely two weeks after the incident, the Police Command
said it had arrested suspects who are currently facing prosecution
at a Magistrate Court in the state.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday in Abeokuta by the
Command’s Spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects are Olaoye
Tunde (43); Bashiru Alli (40); Ayoola Muyiwa (50), Yakubu Wahab (
28); Opeyemi Omiyefa (31) and Akeem Biliaminu (38).

The Police Publicist said the incident “has been viewed with all
seriousness, as any act of that nature under any guise will not be
tolerated.”

He added that the Command applauded residents of the state for
their peaceful conduct during the Saturday’s presidential and
parliamentary elections.

The statement reads “The peaceful conduct of the elections
further shows the high level of political maturity tolerance and
enlightenment on the part of the good people of Gateway State.

“On our part as an institution saddled with responsibility of
protecting life and property, we wish to reiterate our commitment
to provision of adequate security before, during and after the
remaining elections coming up on the 9th of March 2019.

“Since another round of campaign has Commenced, the Command
hereby appeal to the actors in the field of Politics to play the
game in accordance with the laid down rules and regulation as any
act of violence, thuggery and hooliganism will not be
tolerated.

“The ugly incident of Monday 11th of February 2019 during the
APC Presidential campaign has been viewed with all seriousness, as
any act of that nature under any guise will not be tolerated

“Therefore, the Command is using this opportunity to warn
anybody who might have the intention of fomenting any form of
trouble to stay clear from Ogun State as such person or group will
be decisively dealt with according to the law of the land.”