APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe escapes mob attack in Lagos market [VIDEO]

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

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APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe escapes mob attack in Lagos market [VIDEO]

Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), escaped a mob attack on Friday at the Ladipo Market in Lagos. He was there to buy spare parts when youths recognized him and attempted to attack him. Igbokwe took cover in a friend's shop before market leaders rescued him. He denied being beaten and warned that such actions are not tolerated in Lagos.

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