Hoodlums kill one in Osun LG election amid security presence

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

One person has reportedly been killed in Ilesa West during the ongoing Local Government election in Osun State.

The incident was said to have occurred in front of United Grammar School, where voters had gathered peacefully to exercise their civic rights.

It was gathered that hoodlums, seen moving around in a green Hilux and a bumper bus, carried out the violent act in the presence of security operatives.

An eyewitness claimed that the policemen on duty made no effort to arrest the perpetrators or pursue the vehicles involved.

The source said, “We strongly condemn this act of violence and call on security agencies to take immediate action by arresting the perpetrators and ensuring justice is served.

“Elections should be a peaceful process, and no individual should be subjected to harm while exercising their democratic rights.”