Makinde Supporter, Daughter Allegedly Attacked By Hoodlums In Akure

A supporter of Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, Godswill Riman, has alleged that he and his daughter were attacked by armed hoodlums after presenting a souvenir to the governor during his consultative visit to Akure, Ondo State.

Riman said the incident occurred on October 23 at the Dome Centre, where Makinde had met supporters and other stakeholders.

According to him, he and his daughter were returning from the event on a motorcycle when a suspicious vehicle allegedly followed them and rammed into the motorcycle, causing them to fall.

He alleged that the attackers subsequently assaulted him and his daughter, damaged his phone and took his bag containing money.

Riman said he sustained injuries, including a broken right arm and thumb, while his daughter also suffered injuries after falling during the incident.

He said they spent between three and four days receiving treatment, adding that he had retained evidence, including his torn clothes, damaged phone and medical receipts.

The complainant further alleged that he reported the incident to the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development and sent a video of the incident to the APM presidential candidate.

He also said he later raised the matter with Makinde during a town hall meeting in Enugu.

Riman alleged that the attack followed the presentation of a souvenir to Makinde at the Akure event. He said he had earlier attempted to meet the governor on October 21 but could not do so because of traffic.

He claimed that a group of people became suspicious after the presentation and that the situation escalated as he and his daughter left the venue.

The allegations could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.