DIEKOLA PDP CHIEFTAIN ATTACKED BY THUGS
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Alhaji Fatai Oyedele, commonly known as Diekola, has been pounced on by some thugs alleged to be devoted to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
According to reports, some PDP hoodlums with some chieftains of the party had earlier come to Alekuwodo area where Ward 5, Unit 17, is situated to canvass for votes ahead of the Thursday rerun election. Some hoodlums also reportedly raged the area with APC leaders to canvass for votes.
Punch reported that the APC thugs came armed with guns and other weapons and saw Diekola who they reportedly attacked.
Diekola’s driver and another occupant of his car were also reportedly attacked with machetes as they shot extensively into the air.
The event led to mayhem as residents escaped while some hid in their houses.
Punch reported that, the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun State, Mrs Folasade Odoro, could not be reached as her phone was switched off when our correspondent called to confirm the instance.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Crops, Mr. Afolabi Babawale, when contacted said he was not in the state and was not aware that the incident truly happened.
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