Two APC members killed, woman leader hospitalised in Ilesa attack
Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, yesterday morning after suspected political thugs attacked a community and shot members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 a.m. as party members gathered at the Igbogi area of Ilesa for their final rally. Witnesses said the assailants, armed with pump-action rifles, stormed the venue and opened fire indiscriminately. A resident, identified as Sola told Ayemafuge: “We were preparing for our final rally today. Our leaders asked us to converge at Igbogi by 8 a.m. But at about 7:30 a.m., the thugs invaded and started shooting sporadically. Four people were hit. It is so unfortunate. This attack comes barely three days after Amotekun clashed with our members.” Confirming the incident, Oluremi Omowaiye, Media Head of the APC Campaign Council, said: “Four of our supporters were shot. Two have died, while […]
