No fewer than two people were reportedly killed and several people Injured when gun wielding hoodlums stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign rally in Ibarapa area of Oyo State at attacked the people.
LEADERSHIP gathered that there were clashes in Igboora and Eruwa towns with the one in Igboora becoming more fatal as residents scampered for safety during the mayhem.
An eyewitness told our correspondent that, “the campaign was already going on smoothly when suddenly, gunshots rented the air and later we saw some hoodlums with dangerous weapons attacking people.
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“One cannot ascertain whether those who launched the attack were members of the opposition political parties or cult groups because they seem to have their target.”
The source who pleaded anonymity further said Governor Abiola Ajimobi and some of his aides including the party’s gubernatorial candidate were about leaving when the incident happened and they escaped unhurt.
“Two people died, some of the victims are in critical conditions and we pray for quick recovery for them,” the source said.
Meanwhile,the ruling All Progressives Congress has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of masterminding the attack while the PDP denied involvement in the dastardly act.
