Violence erupts at Lagos APC primary, leaving one dead
A violent clash broke out during the All Progressives Congress primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. A yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead, and several others were injured as chaos erupted among rival supporters at the venue. The incident caused panic, with people fleeing and hiding for safety. Police were deployed to restore order, but no official statement has been released by party officials.
What happened
- A man was shot dead during a violent clash at the APC primary election in Ikotun, Lagos State.
- The incident took place at a primary school in the Ile-Iwe, Egbe area while the exercise was ongoing.
- Arguments among rival supporters escalated into chaos, leading to gunshots and injuries.
- The injured victim was rushed from the venue but reportedly died on the way to the hospital.
- Police responded by deploying additional security operatives to restore normalcy, but no arrests have been confirmed.
