(UPDATE) MC OLUOMO VS NURTW SAGA: THUGS ATTACK ABUJA NUJ SECRETARIAT, INJURE MANY
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At the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, thugs interrupted the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) inauguration ceremony, causing property damage and injuring multiple guests.
Soon after Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, left, the attackers, who were purportedly supporters of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, broke into the event. The chaos caused the event to end early.
According to witnesses, the thugs showed up with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks. Segun Aluwaye, who claimed to be the chairman of Berger Park, was in charge of the group. They pushed their way into the hall, pushing out attendees, including security guards and government representatives, while sporting caps bearing MC Oluomo’s image.
BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, described the attack: “They were wearing face caps bearing Oluomo’s pictures and destroyed many items. Miscreants stormed the venue with dangerous weapons, chasing dignitaries and guests out while injuring many of our members.”
The attackers inflicted injuries on attendees and security operatives, including officers from the police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Valuable equipment and items, such as cameras, tables, chairs, and fans, were vandalized during the attack.
The event was organized to tackle the growing menace of “one chance” crimes in the Federal Capital Territory and maintain accurate data on bus conductors. BCAN described the disruption as shocking and a setback to its mission.
As of press time, no arrests had been made. However, police vehicles were stationed at the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further incidents.
BCAN has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to take immediate action, urging them to hold MC Oluomo and those responsible for the attack accountable.
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