Violent confrontations in Osun leave one person feared dead as Adeleke calls for heightened security attention.
- +One Feared Dead As Accord, APC Supporters Clash In Osun
Tension, on Tuesday, enveloped parts of Osogbo following violent clashes between supporters of the ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) with heavy shootout in parts of Osogbo, the state capital.
Tension, on Tuesday, enveloped parts of Osogbo following violent clashes between supporters of the ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) with heavy shootout in parts of Osogbo, the state capital.
The development was said to have led to the killing one person while two others were injured and taken away to the hospital.
Reacting to the worrisome situation, Governor Ademola Adeleke of the state called on the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of DSS and other top security officials to beam special light on the state when he visited injured victims at the UNIOSUN Teaching hospitals as well at private hospitals.
The governor noted that the attacks were outrageous, unprovoked and a deliberate steps to plunge the state into chaos.
Gunshots were reportedly fired around the Owode, Aisu, Olaiya, Government House Area, and Oke-Fia areas of the state capital.
The confrontation, caused panic among residents as people scampered to safety.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around 1:30pm when a motorcade conveying APC members was travelling along the route and they drove dangerously along the route which made some Accord members to allegedly attack them.
It was further learnt that security operatives attached to the convoy started shooting sporadically to scare away those who attacked them at Aisu junction.
The security operatives also fired shots at Ola-Iya, and Old-Garage which sent panic message to the residents of the community.
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke, has condemned the alleged destabilising roles of Marine Minister, Gboyega Oyetola and the Osun APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
Adeleke said, “The provocation is getting to an unbearable level. For the past few months, I have been calming my people to maintain peace despite persistent attacks.
“Reports indicated that the attacks started early this morning in Ile Ife, especially the Sabo area. The APC thugs fired guns sporadically, creating commotion in the ancient city.
“We were processing that information when we got details of large scaleattacks and gun shots at both Ede and Osogbo. According to eyewitness accounts, the attacks started at Akoda and continued at Aisu junction where the assailants jumped down and shot sporadically.
“The attackers in a 15 vehicle convoy branded with AMBO pictures further launched attacks at Owode. They then proceeded to Olaiya, Old Garage, OkeFia and even around Government House.”
Adeleke alleged that, “Worse still, the state police command has not raised a finger to stop the attacks or arrest the attackers.
“Just a month or so ago, a youth leader of Accord was killed at Ikire. A few days ago, the Osogbo chairman of Accord was shot at Osogbo.”
He appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call Oyetola and Oyebamiji to order, saying deliberate sponsoring of violence should be condemned by all people of conscience. Election is about the people. The voters should be allowed to make their choice under peaceful atmosphere.
Also, Chairman of the Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu to investigate the matter blaming it on the governorship candidate of APC, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji.
