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NURTW: Tension as Thugs Reportedly Loyal to MC Oluomo Launch Attack in Abuja
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NURTW: Tension as Thugs Reportedly Loyal to MC Oluomo Launch Attack in Abuja

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

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FCT, Abuja - Amid controversy over the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), violence broke out at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT secretariat in Utako.

As reported by Vanguard on Friday, November 22, thugs disrupted the inauguration ceremony of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN), injuring several attendees and destroying property in the process. The event was held on Thursday, November 21.

Armed thugs allegedly sponsored by MC Oluomo attack NUJ secretariat in Abuja
Armed thugs allegedly linked to MC Oluomo reportedly attacked the NUJ secretariat in Abuja. Photos credit: Musiliu Akinsanya Ayinde
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The attackers, allegedly loyal to Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, stormed the venue in Abuja shortly after the minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande, had departed. The event ended prematurely due to the chaos.

Eyewitnesses reported that the thugs, led by Segun Aluwaye, who claimed to be the chairman of Berger Park Abuja, arrived armed with knives, machetes, bottles, and sticks. Wearing caps with MC Oluomo’s image, they forced reportedly their way into the hall, chasing away participants, including government officials and security personnel.

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BCAN Chairman, Israel Ade Adeshola, was said to have confirmed the attack

As of press time, no arrests had been made. However, police vehicles were stationed at the NUJ secretariat to forestall the breakdown of law and order.

Meanwhile, BCAN has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take immediate action, urging them to hold MC Oluomo and those responsible for the attack accountable.

Appeal court didn't sack MC Oluomo - NURTW

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the NURTW clarified that the election of MC Oluomo as the NURTW national president was not nullified by any court.

According to Moshood Ajao, the south-west coordinator of Elders Forum and senior special adviser to the president, MC Oluomo was elected at the zonal delegates conference held recently in Osogbo.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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