Governor Fayose reportedly tear gassed
Security operatives reported attacked Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and some supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The operatives were reported to have dispersed PDP supporters at the venue of the party’s rally ahead of the governorship election in the state.
Party members had converged on the popular Fajuyi Park in Ado Ekiti before gunshots were reportedly fired into the air.
Afterwards, Fayose attempted to lead the supporters back to the park but the move was thwarted security operatives who reportedly fired gunshots into the air again and tear gassed the governor.
The development resulted in the relocation of the rally to the Government House premises, where Fayose and other PDP leaders are expected to address the party members.
Heavy shooting at Govt. House Ekiti by Buhari's police. Governor Fayose under attack! pic.twitter.com/K0DP5NZmjM
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) July 11, 2018