OSOGBO, Nigeria – Gunmen have attacked the convoy of Sekinat Oyebamiji, wife of Osun State APC governorship candidate, Asiwaju Oyebamiji, in Ede South Local Government Area.
The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday evening shortly after Mrs. Oyebamiji concluded a political engagement in Alajue Ward 2 ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Mrs. Oyebamiji and Princess Bukola Adereti, wife of the APC deputy governorship candidate, escaped unhurt, but a member of the convoy sustained serious injuries.
The injured victim, identified as the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Sekona Branch, reportedly suffered severe head injuries and was rushed for medical treatment.
The assailants, said to be about 15 in number, allegedly carried out the attack at about 7 p.m. while the convoy was leaving the venue.
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