Osun APC alleges one killed, several injured in fresh attacks

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has alleged that one of its members was killed and several others injured in fresh attacks across the state within the past 24 hours.

Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Head of Media of the APC Governorship Campaign Council, Remi Omowaiye, said the incidents occurred in Esa-Oke, Atakumasa East and Okuku.

Omowaiye alleged that Ayegbo Oladale, identified as the nephew of the Director-General of the APC campaign council, Oluwole Oke, and Taiwo Oluwadele were shot near Oke’s family compound in Esa-Oke on Wednesday, adding that Oladale died while Oluwadele remained in critical condition.

He further alleged that an associate of Sanya Omirin and three APC members were shot in Atakumasa East on Thursday morning, identifying the victims as Adebayo Dada, Idowu Laide, Ebuke Emmanuel and Adebiyi Ebenezer, with Dada sustaining severe injuries.

Meanwhile, Omowaiye alleged that the APC House of Representatives candidate, Francis Eniade, was attacked in front of the Okuku Divisional Police Station on Wednesday, claiming that some of his associates were macheted while others were taken away and had yet to be located.

According to him, the incidents occurred within 24 to 48 hours, adding that the party was concerned about the safety of its members and supporters across the state.

Reacting, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, condemned the reported killings in Esa-Oke and the subsequent destruction of property, describing the incidents as unacceptable.

Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, directed security agencies to intensify surveillance and security operations in Esa-Oke and its environs, while ordering the police to investigate the incidents and ensure that anyone found responsible is apprehended and brought to justice.