The Commissioner of Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, has said that evil actors believed to be henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be fished out and prosecuted by security agencies when found.
The Information Commissioner who said this in a statement on Saturday, January 28, 2023, noted that the shocking video of a group of thugs shooting in broad daylight at Surulere area of the state had sparked a flood of comments by the public.
“Security agencies are investigating the video, which has gone viral on the social media. We believe they will fish out and prosecute the evil actors who are believed to be. henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
“We condemn this savagery that has portrayed our state, the safest in Nigeria, in a bad light. That is not who we are; we are civilized and cultured,” the statement read.
Omotoso also said that henceforth, the APC would “shun any forum that may require being together with PDP and its agents of violence” following advice from competent sources, including elders and respectable Lagosians.
He disclosed that this has made the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to announce that he would not participate at The Platform Governorship Debate holding today, January 29.
“The Governor holds Pastor Poju Oyemade and the Covenant Christian Church family in high esteem and cherishes future opportunities to engage the congregation and render accounts of his stewardship to them as integral parts of the Lagos electorate.
“We will never be found in the company of those to whom the lives of innocent Lagosians mean nothing. Mr Sanwo-Olu won’t share a podium with them,” Omotoso stated.
