The flag-off of All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign in Lagos for its governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party flag-bearers in the state witnessed a bloody scenes on Tuesday.
According to a report by TimesNews, Popular NURTW chairman, MC Oluomo was said to have been stabbed in the skirmish that occurred at the campaign ground.
The campaign was held at the Sky Power Ground, Oba Akinjobi Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
Sources said there was a skirmish between supporters of MC Oluomo and other transport unions, as series of gunshots rent the air, causing pandemonium at the Sky Power Ground.
PM News gathered that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was addressing the crowd when the first gunshot was heard, sending panic among the crowd.
Ambode was said to have told the crowd that the police were in control of the situation, but things got worse as series of gunshots were heard.
The campaign was brought to an abrupt end before Sanwo-Olu could address the crowd. He only rushed the vote of thanks and dispersed the meeting.
Police officers were said to have engaged the hoodlums in gun battle as people ran helter and skelter for their lives.
In the milieu that occurred, several people were stabbed and injured.
Pressmen covering the event were seen fleeing the scene to avoid being caught in the bloody clash.
Officers of the Lagos State Ambulance Services, LASAMBUS, were said to have conveyed about eight stabbed people to the hospital.
MC Oluomo was said to have been stabbed and rushed to the hospital.
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