PVC Distribution: PDP Member Shot Dead & APC Chieftain Arrested In Lagos

An electoral agent of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) was allegedly shot dead at Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos, on Sunday, during the ongoing distribution of Permanent Voters' Card (PVC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The deceased, identified as Sikiru Ogboye, was said to be monitoring the distribution of the permanent voters’ cards in Ibeju when the incident occurred.

Our correspondent learnt that the incident was reported at Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, and that the state police command had made some arrests in connection with the incident. A PDP chieftain in the state, Chief Bode Oyedele, condemned the killing and blamed the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the incident.

The timely deployment of policemen from Ajiwe police station prevented clash between rival party supporters. It was gathered that a governorship aspirant on the platform of the APC, (name withheld) was being questioned by the police in connection with the killing.

The commands’ Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, told journalists in Lagos that Mr. Ogboye was killed on November 9 while reportedly monitoring the collection of Permanent Voters Card in Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.

Mr. Nwosu also said investigation is ongoing, adding that the political parties involved in the clash would be known after the process was concluded.

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Aderanti, confirmed last night that the APC governorship aspirant was being questioned over the incident, saying a pump action gun was found in his car. He said, "It is true; I warned earlier that anybody, no matter how lowly or highly placed, found with illegally acquired weapon must answer for it. The man needs to tell us what he was doing with a pump action found in his car and if his explanations are not satisfactory, we'll take him to court."

Source: AITonline