The All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State has alleged that the shooting spree, which occurred in some parts of the state on Tuesday, was orchestrated by an aide to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
A statement signed by the head of the media and publicity committee of the council, Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye claimed that “one of Governor Adeleke’s appointees, Nurudeen Alowonle, was leading a band of armed thugs in violent confrontations against a breakaway faction of his own group.
The APC further alleged that vehicles associated with the governor were involved in the unrest.
“The Governor Adeleke-branded buses were reportedly seen conveying questionable characters brandishing dangerous weapons and firing gunshots,” the statement read.
According to the council, the violence stems from an internal dispute within the group.
“We understand that the internal crisis stems from growing dissatisfaction with Alowonle’s leadership among members of the faction,” Omowaiye said.
“Many innocent citizens have reportedly suffered injuries in the crossfire while law-abiding residents continue to live in fear as PDP/Accord-linked criminals turn parts of Osogbo into theatres of violence,” the statement added.
The party expressed sympathy for victims of Tuesday’s disturbances in the state capital.
“The APC Governorship Campaign Council commiserates with all innocent citizens who lost loved ones, sustained injuries, or suffered the destruction of property and personal belongings as a result of today’s violent disturbances in Osogbo and other affected communities.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with every victim and family affected by these unfortunate incidents,” the council said.
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