By Our Correspondent in Abuja
Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday morning after suspected political thugs opened fire on supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), killing two people and leaving two others critically injured.
According to The Nation, the attack occurred around 7:30 am at the Igbogi area of Ilesa. APC supporters had gathered at the location ahead of the party’s final campaign rally scheduled to begin at 8 am.
Witnesses said the attackers stormed the gathering and began shooting sporadically before fleeing the scene. The sudden violence threw the area into panic as party members scampered for safety.
A resident identified simply as Sola said party members were preparing to move to the rally venue when the gunmen struck. “We were preparing for our final rally today, and our leaders said we should converge at Igbogi for take-off, which is scheduled for 8 am,” he said.
“At 7:30 am, the thugs stormed the venue and were shooting sporadically,” Sola added. He initially claimed that four people had died in the attack.
The APC Campaign Council, however, later confirmed the death toll at two, with two other persons sustaining critical injuries and receiving treatment.
Sola also linked the incident to recent political tension in the area. “It is so unfortunate. This is coming barely three days after Amotekun shot some members,” he said.
