August 20, (THEWILL) – Hoodlums on Friday night, attacked a convoy of the First Lady of Osun State, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, in Owode-Ede, Ede-North local government area of the state.
Ede is the home town of the Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The attack came barely two weeks after a list of top Government officials allegedly marked for attack, went viral on social media.
According to reports, the convoy of the First Lady heading for Osogbo, was stuck in a gridlock around Owode-Ede.
But trouble started when security operatives attached to the First Lady, tried to clear the traffic to allow for easy passage.
A trailer was said to have found it difficult navigating the traffic and the security operatives were trying to clear a narrow path for the state’s first lady when hoodlums began to throw stone at the convoy.
Two of the security operatives, according to an eye witness were hit by the stones, but managed to escape the scene by shooting into the air to scare the hoodlums away.
“The situation lasted for about five minutes, forcing traders and motorists to run for safety before the convoy eventually escaped the attack”, said the source.
When contacted, the Governor’s wife media aide, Iluyomade Oluwatunmise, confirmed the attack, saying there was no casualty, but some security operatives were injured during the attack.
“It is true the convoy was attacked at Owode-Ede while trying to navigate the traffic around the market. We believe it was premeditated, as list of some top government functionaries marked for attack had been flying around on the social media.
“But to the glory of God no one was killed, while those injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment”, she added.
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