PDP Reveals ‘Suspects’ Behind Burning Of Lagos Spare Parts Market

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was behind the burning of Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market in Lagos State.

In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, the PDP Spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, said suspected hoodlums alleged to be APC agents invaded the market, killed the 65 years old security guard, and set the market on fire.

The party described the attack on the market as barbaric and unprovoked, adding that the attack has exposed the APC as a party that derives pleasure in inflicting pain and anguish on Nigerians.

It, therefore, called on the security agencies to ensure the immediate apprehension of the arsonists, and their backers and make them face the full wrath of the law.

The statement reads, “This attack further exposes the APC as a Party of vicious, hateful, and vindictive power mongers, who derive pleasure in inflicting pain and anguish on other citizens.

“Our Party is shocked by reports in the media that after the announcement of the loss of the APC in the Presidential election in Lagos State, the arsonists last Thursday made attempt to set the market on fire but were resisted by security guards in the area who was shot in the leg by the assailants.

“Numerous public analysts had expressed the opinion that APC agents are resorting to violence with the intention to foist a siege mentality on the polity, frighten and discourage citizens from exercising their civic responsibility in a democracy. This is a clear danger to the sustenance of democracy and the corporate existence of our nation.

“Moreover, this attack on Nigerians by suspected APC agents confirms fears in the public domain that the APC intends to perpetuate a hate-inclined, repressive, vindictive, and abusive administration in total disregard to rights of citizens, Constitutional Order and the Rule of Law.

“The PDP calls on the security agencies to ensure the immediate apprehension of the arsonists, and their backers and make them face the full wrath of the law.

“Our Party commiserates with the family of Baba Hakeem as well as all the victims of the Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market over this cruel action by suspected APC agents.

“We call on all citizens to remain alert, and united and not allow the APC to break the bond of unity that exists among Nigerians.”