Osun Accord has accused Osun APC thugs of launching statewide attacks on Accord members and supporters with several victims and several houses bursted and looted.
In a statement issued at Osogbo, the party said heavily armed APC thugs launched sporadic gun attacks across Obokun LGA, Odo Otin LGA, Boripe LGA, Irewole LGA and several others.
At Iree, the gun attacks took place all through the night with many Accord members injured while the palace of Aree of Iree was attacked with multiple gun attacks from all corners. Five injuries were reported in the palace.
At Obokun, the attacks and killings have continued unabated with several houses burnt at Esa Oke. The violence started two days ago with the security agencies unable to contain it.
At Odo Otin, the attacks took place at Okuku and other towns with over 20 Accord members receiving treatment for various gunshots.
At Ikire, the house of 25 Accord members were raided and their family members molested while the houses were openly vandalised. The attack did not spare the house of the Director General of the campaign, Senator Lere Oyewumi.
At Ifewara, the APC assembly candidate who was arrested and later released was reported to have coordinated sporadic attacks on the Accord members and their residences. Several injuries were reported.
The military personnel who arrested the APC state assembly candidate and his gang members are reportedly suspended by the Naval Authorities.
At Osogbo, five names of top Adeleke’s appointees have been pencilled down for attacks and arrest. As at yesterday, manhunt was launched for one of the top appointees while an APC chieftain, Chief Tunde Badmus has directed that a particular appointee should be arrested if he showed up at the polling booth
Meanwhile, the Osun State Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of all persons who have tragically lost their lives in incidents of violence during this election period.
“Every life lost is an Osun life. Politics should never cost anyone his or her life, irrespective of political affiliation.
“The Government under my watch wishes to assure the people of Osun State that next Monday, immediately after the election, an Independent Commission of Inquiry will be constituted to investigate all reported killings and acts of violence connected with this election period.
“The Commission will establish the circumstances surrounding these incidents and recommend appropriate actions to ensure that everyone responsible is brought to justice, regardless of political affiliation, position or influence.
“The Government will also put in place a framework to support and compensate the families of those who lost their lives. The memories of all victims will be appropriately honoured.
“The election will come and go, but we will remain one people. We owe the dead justice, their families compassion, and the people of Osun a peaceful future”, the governor noted.
