Osun APC Campaign Team Hit by Fresh Violence as Director-General’s Nephew Is Killed
A fresh outbreak of violence has claimed the life of a member of the All Progressives Congress campaign team in Osun State, with the victim identified as a nephew of the party’s campaign Director-General.
The killing came as Osun State prepares for its governorship election, adding a new security concern to an already tense political atmosphere.
The victim, identified as Ayegbo Oluwadele, was reportedly shot dead, while another person sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Oluwadele was a nephew of the Director-General of the APC campaign.
Details surrounding the attack, including the identity of the gunmen and the circumstances that led to the shooting, were still emerging at the time of the report.
The incident has heightened fears over election-related violence despite the heavy deployment of security personnel across Osun ahead of the governorship poll.
Security agencies have been placed on high alert across the state, with authorities repeatedly warning political actors and their supporters against violence, intimidation and actions capable of disrupting the election.
The latest attack is expected to increase pressure on security agencies to identify those responsible and prevent further violence as voters prepare to go to the polls.
With the election approaching, attention will now be on whether the security measures put in place across Osun can contain rising tension and guarantee a peaceful exercise.