Four supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were reportedly attacked on their way to his campaign rally in Lagos on Saturday.
According to videos circulating on social media, the supporters were attacked with machetes and other objects as they made their way to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) where the campaign rally was held.
Some vehicles were also destroyed at the venue of the rally.
The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the attack via his Twitter handle.
He said that the attack was reported by the party’s ward chairman in Jakande at the Ilasan police division.
“Four injured persons have been given medical attention,” he tweeted.
Mr Hundeyin condemned the attack. He said security operatives had been stationed at the venue since Friday to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
“The regrettable attack happened at about 15km away from the rally venue. As earlier stated, the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers,” he said.
Some of his supporters were already seated at TBS waiting for his arrival while others assembled at Ikeja.
Before his arrival at the TBS, Mr Obi met with some traders and supporters at Alaba International Market, in the Ojo area of the state.
His supporters chantted his name “Obi” and waved the party’s flag.
Videos and pictures uploaded online by Peter Obi’s supporters shows how the thugs attacked them at the Jakande, Lekki area of the State.
One of the victim said the suspects gave machete cuts to several persons, broke their vehicle, snatched their phones and other items for allegedly wearing clothes carrying the LP logo.
Another video uploaded also on social media shows several vehicles conveying supporters of the LP to the rally venue badly damaged, while several people sustained injuries.Watch video