Thugs Invade Ondo APC Secretariat, Assault Party Chairman and NDDC Commissioner
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria — Violence erupted at the Ondo State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after suspected thugs reportedly stormed the party office and assaulted key officials, including the state chairman and a commissioner of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The incident, which occurred in Akure, the Ondo State capital, caused panic within the party secretariat as staff and party members fled for safety. Eyewitnesses said the attackers forced their way into the premises, disrupting activities and physically assaulting several individuals present at the time.
Among those reportedly attacked were the Ondo APC Chairman and an NDDC commissioner believed to have been attending a meeting at the secretariat. The motive behind the invasion has not been officially confirmed, but party sources suggested the violence may be linked to internal disagreements within the state chapter.
Chaos at Party Office
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as the suspected thugs allegedly vandalised property and chased individuals within the building. Some victims reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries during the assault.
Security operatives were later deployed to the scene to restore order and prevent further escalation. At the time of filing this report, it was unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the attack.
Police and Party Reactions
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State is said to have commenced an investigation into the incident. Authorities have yet to release a detailed statement outlining the circumstances surrounding the breach.
Party members have condemned the attack, describing it as an embarrassment and a threat to democratic engagement. Some stakeholders have called for calm while urging law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Growing Political Tensions
The attack comes amid heightened political activities within the state, as parties prepare for upcoming internal processes and electoral engagements. Observers say intra-party disputes and factional rivalries have occasionally led to confrontations in various parts of the country.
Political analysts warn that such incidents, if not properly addressed, could deepen divisions and undermine confidence in party structures.
Further updates are expected as investigations continue and authorities clarify the sequence of events.
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