Following the death of a frontline chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Lagos state, Hon. Borishade Adeniyi, the Apapa LG PDP Chapter Chairman, from gunshot injury sustain at a PDP function, the Police in Lagos have arrest 5 LG Chapter chairmen fingered as principal suspects.
Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Edgal Imohimi has also called on the leadership of the party in the state to call its members to order to ensure sustenance of peace in the state.
A statement issued by the Command on Sunday said, “What was supposed to be a peaceful political meeting of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members, in Lagos state, regrettably ended in unnecessary blood-letting.
“The incident took place on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at about 1800hrs, during Lagos State PDP Visitation meeting at Igbosuku village, Eti-Osa LGA, attended by Lagos State and Local Government PDP Chairmen.
“However, towards the end of the meeting, fracas broke out between contending factions of the party; one faction for the State Chairman, Hon. Moshood Adegoke Salvador and the other for the Eti-Osa LG Chapter Chairman, Engr. Kehinde Fasasi.
“In the melee, one Hon. Borishade Adeniyi, the Apapa LG PDP Chapter Chairman, recognized also as the Doyen of PDP LG Chapter Chairmen in Lagos State, was allegedly shot and injured on the leg.
“He was rushed to First Consultant Hospital, Obalende, Lagos where he was treated but eventually died. Corpse of the deceased is deposited in the hospital mortuary. Two other persons allegedly injured during the clash, are also receiving treatment in a hospital in Ajah.
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“In a swift reaction, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Imohimi Edgal, directed the Area Commander in-charge of Area ‘J’ Elemoro, to ensure the arrests of all those involved in the crime.
Pursuant to the directive, five (5) of the principal suspects were arrested; viz: Engr Kehinde Fasasi, chapter chairman, Eti-Osa LG; Hon. Rotimi Kujore, PDP chapter chairman, Lagos Island LG; Alhaji Fatai Adele, PDP chapter chairman, Mushin LG; Mr. Ismail Abiola, PDP chapter chairman, Amuwo Odofin LG and Dr. Amos Alabi Fawole, PDP chapter chairman, Surulere LG.
“The five suspects have been transferred to SCIID, Panti, for further investigation.
“The CP is worried about the use of firearms and the frequency of violence involving the PDP in the state.
The Police recalled that on the 12/07/2018, two suspected party thugs, Wale Oye, 37 and Ganiyu Ajiboluwa, 47, were arrested at Festac Extension by Apple Junction, Amuwo Odofin with two pump action rifles.
It said the action rifles were given to them (Party thugs) by their hirer, one Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu, a member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State House of Assembly, to escort him to a political rally.
The said Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu was arrested and they are all helping the police in the investigation of the case.
“CP warns that no political party will be allowed to truncate the peace in the state.
“He therefore calls on all political parties in Lagos to disarm their members as nobody without necessary authorization is permitted to bear firearms.
“He added that henceforth, political party leaders will be liable for the actions of their supporters.
CSP Chike Oti,
PPRO, Lagos State
