Governor Adeleke Escapes Assassination
Edem ITA
Palpable fears have enveloped Oshogbo, the Osun Capital following an assassination attempt on Governor Ademola Adeleke at Eid praying ground a short while ago.
Security reports indicate that the Governor miraculously survived the assassin's bullets at the Osogbo Eid praying ground earlier today.
Pandemonium erupted when a group of hoodlums, allegedly led by prominent members of a political party, invaded the playground seizing control of the Governor’s designated area, thereby triggering violent altercation with members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Eyewitnesses reported that the invaders, armed with weapons, unleashed a brutal assault on the Governor’s entourage and his PDP supporters.
It took the swift intervention of security personnel managed to contain the situation and prevent the escalation of the mayhem.
The shocking development has ignited tension and serious concerns about political tensions in the state and raised questions regarding the safety of public figures in the region.
Indigenes of Osun State are now on high alert monitoring the latest updates on the investigation and the government’s response to the heinous act.
