THE All Progressive Congress Senatorial candidate in Osun East Senatorial District, Hon Ajibola Israel Famurewa has alleged threat to the lives of the people of eight villages in Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun state by alleged thugs from the opposition candidates. He alleged that residents of Iwara, Olowu, Atorin, Ifewara, Temidayo, Tobalase, Lapaide and Faforiji communities in Atakunmosa East Local Government of Osun state were on Thursday, thrown into confusion when gunmen suspected to be armed political thugs attacked villagers in the build-up to postponed Saturday elections. The mother of the victim identified as Fasilat is said to be an active member of the APC and a food vendor in the O-Meal school feeding programme. “The thugs were said to have armed with dangerous weapons like guns, axes and charms were moving around freely for four hours which the operation lasted. Other leaders on his entourage, which included Chief Adebiyi Adelowo, Hon Lawrence Ayeni, Ho Wale Adedoyin also advised the Commissioner of police to transfer all the DPOs in Ijesaland to forestall total breakdown of law and order.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 17, 2019 17:03 UTC