Violence erupted at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, during the inauguration ceremony of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN).
Thugs disrupted the event, leaving several attendees injured and causing significant property damage.
The attackers, allegedly loyal to Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), stormed the venue shortly after Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande departed.
Armed with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks, the assailants wore caps featuring MC Oluomo’s image.
They forced their way into the hall, injuring government officials, guests, and security personnel.
BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, condemned the attack, stating, “Miscreants stormed the venue with dangerous weapons, chasing dignitaries and guests out while injuring many of our members.”
Valuable equipment and property, including cameras, tables, and chairs, were vandalized.
The event, aimed at combating “one chance” crimes in the Federal Capital Territory, was cut short.
No arrests have been made yet, but police vehicles were deployed to the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further incidents.
BCAN has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to hold MC Oluomo and the attackers accountable.
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