Hoodlums attack and injure APC leaders during Somolu primary election.

During the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election on Saturday, several senior party members in Somolu, Lagos State, were reportedly attacked, injured, and embarrassed by suspected hoodlums.

The assailants allegedly entered polling centres in Ward A and Ward B, targeting prominent APC leaders who were present at the venues.

The individuals who suffered the attack were identified as Mr Ajibade Ajayi, former APC chairman of Ward D in Somolu; Mr Primate Abraham, former Ward B APC chairman; Mr Yomi Olubamide, former Somolu Local Government APC chairman; and Mr Samuel Oluyida, also a former Ward B APC chairman.

After the incident, Somolu Local Government Chairman Mr Abdulateef Asimi expressed his disapproval, describing the attack as unfortunate and unacceptable within the council area.

He said the council would cooperate with security agencies to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

According to him, Somolu remains a peaceful local government and earlier efforts had been made to sensitize party members about maintaining calm and order during the primaries.

"It is, however, saddening to witness such an ugly development. We are on top of the situation and will do everything humanly possible to ensure peace and stability across all wards in the council area," he said.

A police officer at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy had been restored.

An eyewitness, Mr Tunde Adeyemi, said the assailants stormed the polling units unexpectedly and began attacking party leaders and supporters, causing panic among participants.

Another witness, Mrs Bamidele Onabamiro, condemned the violence and called on party members to embrace peace and political tolerance.

She stressed that violence should not undermine the credibility of the electoral process and urged security agencies to strengthen surveillance and protection for participants during future political activities in the area.