A lawyer in Ado-Ekiti, Layi Obisesan, has raised the alarm after his chambers and several neighbouring offices were violently invaded by suspected political thugs and alleged members of some transport unions.
The attack happened around 1:15 pm on October 21, 202, at No. 110 Old Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, a short distance from the State Secretariat of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
According to Obisesan, the assailants were allegedly led by some executives of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Ekiti State Okada Riders Union.
The gang had reportedly attacked the ADC Secretariat earlier before descending on the office complex, assaulting occupants and destroying properties.
The victim said he was beaten out of his office and escaped only by scaling a fence.
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Several people on the main road were also allegedly attacked and left with injuries.
The thugs reportedly threw generators from the first floor, vandalised offices and stole valuables including mobile phones, iPads, bags, money and other items.
The affected offices include Layi Obisesan & Co. Legal Practitioners, Crusader Sterling Pension Office, Omattid Survey Limited, DK Royal Pharmaceutical Store and a trading store owned by Mrs Ibosiola.
At least, three generating sets, glass windows and multiple office items were said to have been destroyed.
The lawyer said he has submitted petitions to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police and the Divisional Police Officer at New Iyin Road Police Station, seeking immediate investigation and prosecution of those involved.
Copies of the petitions were also addressed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice.
Obisesan, however, regretted that no action has been taken about the matter by the State Police Command; the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and the Ekiti State AG and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Dayo Apata, SAN, since filing the petition over a month ago.
He urged the government to protect innocent residents and ensure swift justice, saying those responsible must be brought to book to prevent Ekiti State from being “turned into a battlefield.”