Oluyomi Awolowo, Former APC, Chairmanship Aspirant, Segun Gbayi, others, Escapes Gunmen attack

No fewer than two persons were injured on Thursday, 23rd February, 2023 when gunmen attacked the convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Lagos Mainland Constituency, Segun Gbayi

The attack reportedly occurred in the Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos, as the convoy was moving through the community during a political engagement.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants, suspected to be armed thugs, opened fire on the vehicles in the convoy, causing panic among residents and passersby. Some vehicles attached to the security team were also vandalised in the process.

Despite the sudden attack, Oluyomi Awolowo, Segun Gbayi, and other members of the convoy escaped the assassination attempt unhurt.

However, two individuals were said to have sustained injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Reacting to the incident, party members and supporters condemned the attack, describing it as a threat to democratic processes and calling on security agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.