Kogi: Thugs attack APC Women Leader In Anyigba

Hajiya Memuna, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly escaped death in the hands of political thugs in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State. After the incident on Sunday, the victim was said to have been rushed to a private hospital where doctors are battling to save her life. […]

Hajiya Memuna, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly escaped death in the hands of political thugs in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State.

After the incident on Sunday, the victim was said to have been rushed to a private hospital where doctors are battling to save her life.

The Kogi State APC campaign council, in a statement signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, its Spokesperson/Director of Media and Publicity, said Memuna, the Woman Leader of Obeya Kekele polling unit in Anyigba ward was attacked for supporting the candidacy of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor-elect in last month’s election.

“If anything untoward happens to any of our members henceforth, we will hold the Commissioner of Police and the Director of the State Security Service (DSS) in charge of Kogi State responsible.

“It’s the fundamental right of citizens to freely choose who to associate with in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 40 of the the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We call on our supporters in Anyigba, Dekina LGA and across the state to maintain peaceful conduct as our party will explore all peaceful and legal means to bring perpetrators of violence on our members to book.

“The governor-elect will continue to promote peace, unity and prosperity among the great people of Kogi State,” the statement read in part.