There
was violence in Edo State of recent following the agitations against
the retirement benefits of the former Governor of the state - Adams
Aliyu Oshiomhole and his deputy.
Adams Oshiomhole
Members of the Civil Society were protesting over the pension entitlement bill
passed by the Edo State House of Assembly for former governor, Adams
Oshiomhole and his deputy, Dr Pius Odubu, to build N200 million and N100
million mansion at any location of their choice.
Trouble, however, started mid way when suspected thugs obviously in
support of the bill clashed with members of the civil society group who
had embarked on the peaceful protest according to the Leadership.
The suspected thugs who gathered in their hundreds and armed with
dangerous weapons unleashed mayhem on the protesters as passers-by ran
for their dear lives.
Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Comrade Omobude Agho
lamented the disruption of the protest and attack by the thugs allegedly
sponsored by the state government.
According to Omobude, “You saw how they destroyed cars, I was
beaten mercilessly and same with other comrades. We are shocked to see
member of the government pasted following them and giving them
instructions on what to do."
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