The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday confirmed attacks on some supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate.

According to reports, the supporters coming from Jakande, Ajah axis of the state to the venue of the rally at Tafa Balewa Square on Lagos Island were attacked by some thugs.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin while confirming the attacks said it was reprehensible, saying it will be investigated. The Lagos State Command spokesperson revealed this via his verified Twitter handle, @BenHundeyin.

The injured and other witnesses are assisting the Police with relevant information that would aid the apprehension and prosecution of the attackers.

The police is saying the attack is reprehensible and it can be verified that the Command had stationed, since yesterday, patrol vehicles and officers at the Tafawa Balewa Square venue of today’s rally. They had already secured the venue to prevent any breakdown of law and order. The regrettable attack happened about 15km away from the rally venue and that the SCID will take over investigations towards apprehending and prosecuting the attackers.