A man was reportedly shot dead while several others sustained injuries during a violent clash at the APC House of Representatives primary election in the Ikotun area of Lagos State on Saturday.
According to reports by The Punch, the violence broke out at a primary school in the Ile-Iwe area of Ikotun-Egbe after an argument allegedly erupted among rival supporters during the exercise.
Witnesses said the situation escalated into chaos, forcing delegates and supporters to flee as gunshots rang out. The victim was reportedly rushed to the hospital but later died from injuries sustained during the incident.
Police authorities were said to have deployed additional operatives to restore calm, while party officials were yet to issue an official statement as of press time.
