Violence at BCAN Inauguration:
- Thugs allegedly loyal to MC Oluomo disrupted the inauguration ceremony of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN).
- The attack occurred at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja.
- Several attendees were injured, and property was destroyed.
Attack Details:
- Thugs arrived armed with machetes, knives, Violence erupted at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, when thugs allegedly loyal to Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, disrupted the inauguration ceremony of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN). The attack occurred shortly after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, departed the venue, leaving several attendees injured and property destroyed .
- According to eyewitnesses, the thugs, led by Segun Aluwaye, arrived armed with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks, wearing caps with MC Oluomo’s image. They forced their way into the hall, chasing away participants, including government officials and security personnel ¹.
- The BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, described the attack as a shocking and unfortunate incident. The event was organized to tackle the growing menace of “one chance” crimes in the Federal Capital Territory and maintain accurate data on bus conductors
- No arrests have been made, but police vehicles have been stationed at the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further incidents. BCAN has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to take immediate action and hold MC Oluomo and those responsible for the attack accountable . bottles, and sticks.
- They wore caps with MC Oluomo’s image and forced their way into the hall.
- Government officials and security personnel were chased away.
Aftermath:
- No arrests have been made.
- Police vehicles have been stationed at the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further incidents.
- BCAN has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to take action and hold those responsible accountable.
Violence erupted at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, when thugs allegedly loyal to Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, disrupted the inauguration ceremony of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN). The attack occurred shortly after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, departed the venue, leaving several attendees injured and property destroyed .
According to eyewitnesses, the thugs, led by Segun Aluwaye, arrived armed with machetes, knives, bottles, and sticks, wearing caps with MC Oluomo’s image. They forced their way into the hall, chasing away participants, including government officials and security personnel .
The BCAN Chairman, Comrade Prince Israel Ade Adeshola, described the attack as a shocking and unfortunate incident. The event was organized to tackle the growing menace of “one chance” crimes in the Federal Capital Territory and maintain accurate data on bus conductors .
No arrests have been made, but police vehicles have been stationed at the NUJ Secretariat to prevent further incidents. BCAN has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies to take immediate action and hold MC Oluomo and those responsible for the attack accountable .
