Operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), have reportedly arrested the Peoples Democratic Party, 2023 governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu over unauthorized police attacks during the just concluded local government election in Ogun State.
NPO reports that the Local Government election in the state held on Saturday, 16th of November 2024.
According to information gathered by NPO Reports, some unauthorized policemen from Mopol 46 in Lagos opened fire on the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vice Chairmanship candidate, Muhammed Efuwape.
There were also reports of PDP thugs riding on motorcycles, attempting to snatch ballot boxes.
Amidst the chaos that ensued, the APC VP Candidate managed to escape with several injuries while a voter identified as Bisola was shattered in the leg with a shot
According to source, the unauthorized policemen were traced to Adebutu’s residence.
They were therefore engaged in a confrontation with operatives of the DSS and police officers acting under the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Ogun State Commissioner of Police (CP).
During the operation, one officer was arrested while several others managed to escape.