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Violent Conflict Erupts at NUJ Secretariat in Abuja as Thugs Disrupt BCAN Inauguration
Chaos erupted on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, on Thursday when a bunch of armed thugs disrupted the inauguration of the Bus Conductors Affiliation of Nigeria (BCAN), a Nationwide Union of Highway Transport Staff (NURTW) affiliate.
The attackers, allegedly loyal to Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly generally known as MC Oluomo, stormed the venue brandishing harmful weapons, together with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks.
Particulars of the Incident
The occasion, attended by authorities officers and dignitaries, turned violent shortly after the Minister of Youth Improvement, Ayodele Olawande, who was the particular visitor of honour, left the venue.
The attackers, reportedly led by one Segun Aluwaye, claimed to be appearing as representatives of Berger Park. They pressured their method into the premises, chasing contributors out of the corridor and vandalizing property, together with cameras, chairs, tables, and followers.
Eyewitnesses reported that the thugs wore caps bearing MC Oluomo’s portrait, additional linking them to the embattled transport chief.
Casualties and Damages
Many attendees, together with authorities officers and safety personnel, had been injured within the mayhem.
Safety brokers, together with the police, DSS, and NSCDC, weren’t spared within the assault, with some chased into close by places of work for security.
BCAN Chairman Reacts
Talking after the incident, BCAN Chairman Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola condemned the assault, describing it as “unlucky.”
“We’re right here to inaugurate our affiliation, geared toward eradicating ‘One Probability’ incidents in Abuja and holding correct knowledge of conductors. Sadly, miscreants stormed the occasion with harmful weapons, injuring our members and destroying property,” Adeshola said.
Name for Motion
Adeshola urged President Bola Tinubu and safety businesses to intervene, calling for MC Oluomo and his alleged supporters to be dropped at order.
Police Response
On the time of reporting, no arrests had been confirmed, however police autos had been stationed exterior the NUJ Secretariat to forestall additional escalation.
Background and Implications
The inauguration was meant to deal with security considerations within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), significantly tackling the menace of “One Probability” operations. The violent disruption highlights the continuing tensions inside Nigeria’s transport unions and raises considerations concerning the safety of civic areas.
Additional investigations are anticipated as BCAN vows to pursue justice for the assault.
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