Duke of Elele shares he's own Okrika story

 

For those of us who don't already know. The Duke of Elele is Dan d humorous ph's number1 comedian. These days he's our friendly neighborhood politician. Lol. Anyways, he was right there in the middle of it all. Where it all happened.

Here it is then, from the eyes  Dan D humorous: 

MY OKRIKA STORY: My Experience at the Disrupted APC Campaign Rally in Okrika

So we set out for Okrika yesterday.. got into the town about past 10am via boat… Crowd was gathering, musicians warming them up. We had a part of the programme we call “ward rounds” where we involve the various wards in a dance off, plus local talent sourcing. 

While we were still rocking with the home grown talents,there came the first explosion which was close to d stage. Some said it was knockout, electrical spark.. bla bla bla… the police EOD unit came to gather d materials… and we moved on.

Not long after, 2 loud bangs landed on one of the school roofs and perforated d roof and ceiling… Crowd panicked and took off. The police did some sweeping, EOD came again with their sniffer dogs… Stage and VIP area was cleared. We received the all clear again from the security, and we continued with the music.. Whilst d attendees mostly locals regrouped. 

Shortly after, Dr.Dakuku Peterside arrived and the rally proper had to begin. We started wit the opening prayer, national anthem, welcome remarks, Then the 1st Solidarity Speech from the Party Chairmain in the Okrika LGA, Commissioner for Information, and the Party Leader was up next…

I should add here that no so called inciting statement was made, nobody insulted anybody… All they said was Okrika is APC, The Commissioner for Information even went on her knees to pray for peace in Okrika and for the Children of Okrika and their future.

Just when d Party Leader in Okrika took the Mic, shots were fired from d right side of d stage..I took cover

It was like the shots were a signal that it was TIME, because after the shots multiple shots began to fly in from all angles. There was a stampede at d VIP canopy area… My guys and I jumped into the cemetery opposite the venue to take cover. Only for d crowd in front of us reversing that the boys were still pursuing from that angle, so we jumped out of the cemetery.

I should add here that no so called inciting statement was made, nobody insulted anybody… All they said was Okrika is APC, The Commissioner for Information even went on her knees to pray for peace in Okrika and for the Children of Okrika and their future.

Just when d Party Leader in Okrika took the Mic, shots were fired from d right side of d stage..I took cover

It was like the shots were a signal that it was TIME, because after the shots multiple shots began to fly in from all angles. There was a stampede at d VIP canopy area… My guys and I jumped into the cemetery opposite the venue to take cover. Only for d crowd in front of us reversing that the boys were still pursuing from that angle, so we jumped out of the cemetery.

We came out and joined the crowd to scamper to the Ogoloma axis… Again d boys were advancing from there as well. We faced a place called Fiberesima Foundation, and still the boys were also advancing from there. We tried to advance to St.Peters Church.

As i was about to face another part of town, thankfully I saw a car that had space for us and we jumped in. Even to drive out of town was some war… these guys covered everywhere including the Abam axis of Okrika. In all of these though, the security officers were on the alert repelling these gunmen else it would have been worse.

The men of DSS, C4I, ATF, Police Special Forces, Mopol and d Okrika divisional police must be commended for doing their best. My heart goes out to the Police Corporal who lost his life. I saw him being moved into an ambulance; a sorry sight it was. I Pray for speedy recovery for those who got injured either from the stampede or bullets.. the pressman and policemen.

At the rally before the attack

To those whose properties were looted, those who got jacked and beaten, God will console you. To my friend and brother whose Range Rover was set on Fire… Those guys just invited the Fire of God on themselves. To my friend Peremo who owns the sound system that was looted and your service truck set on fire.. God will give u double for your trouble. To all those in pain.. God will take away d pain and comfort you

Oh lest i forget… Many people hid APC supporters in their homes and offered them clothes in place of their APC uniforms.

See more Pictures from the attack taken by me, below:

See as that police man hide? If Na to chance us now them go see show bobo.