Osun election: Thugs allegedly kill two APC members in fresh attack
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Tensions have escalated in Ilesa, Osun State, as two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were killed in a violent attack attributed to political thugs ahead of the state governorship election. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at the Igbogi area, where APC supporters were gathering for a final campaign rally. Witnesses reported that the assailants opened fire on the crowd, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including the APC Woman Leader who is now hospitalized. The APC campaign council confirmed that four supporters were shot, with two succumbing to their injuries, amidst a backdrop of previous violence that left 12 APC members dead in separate incidents. The unrest has prompted protests from APC supporters against political violence, drawing condemnation from party leaders. Controversy also arose from remarks made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who was accused of inciting violence against the Accord Party, a claim he later denied, clarifying that he meant to defeat them at the polls. Calls for peace and security during the election have intensified following these events.
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