The All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Council, has charged security agents to arrest those responsible for attacking members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, during a town hall meeting in Lagos State.
Dele Alake, the spokesman of the council, asked security agencies to react more quickly to attacks happening at political meetings all over the country.
In a statement he signed, Alake asked politicians and their supporters to stay away from problems that could lead to crisis and public trouble.
He said, "We have seen a number of violent attacks happening at political events in some parts of the country. The attacks that happened in Edo, Cross River, and Gombe, as well as the violence aimed at supporters and leaders of political parties from different sides, are unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
"Our campaign strongly opposes the interruption of the planned town hall meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, that was scheduled for today in Lagos.
"As we move forward with the election campaign, political parties, politicians, and their supporters need to control their actions and avoid any behavior that might cause unnecessary problems or disrupt public order.
"We urge the security agencies to be more attentive and quick to act in stopping any form of political violence and to make sure that those who start or carry out such actions are caught and dealt with according to the law.
"Political parties and candidates are told to focus their campaigns on topics that improve the lives of Nigerians and avoid encouraging violence during political gatherings."
Lagos NDC attack: Arrest those responsible - APC to security agents