By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
Prior to today’s govership election in Osun, the palace of the Aree of Ire, Oba Muritala Oyelakin, was reportedly attacked by suspected political thugs in the early hours of Friday.<\/p>\n
The monarch said the incident occurred at about 2am when two Sienna vehicles allegedly arrived at the palace and the occupants fired shots into the air before shooting at the gate of the palace.<\/p>\n
Oba Oyelakin said the attackers might have been discouraged from gaining access to the palace because lights were on in the premises, where some people were observing prayers at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
According to him, he repeatedly switched the lights off and on to draw attention to the presence of people in the palace and scare the assailants.<\/p>\n
A gunshot mark was reportedly seen at the palace gate following the attack.<\/p>\n
While narrating his ordeal, he said, \u201cthe attack occurred around 2 a.m., the lights were on at the time because he was holding a prayer session, with some people still present on the premises.<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw two Sienna vehicles and that the assailants first shot into the air before firing at his gate. I repeatedly switched the lights off and on to give the impression that people were present and scare the attackers away.\u201d<\/p>\n
The monarch, who expressed concern over the incident, called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the attack and ensure that those responsible were arrested and brought to justice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to call on all security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure the perpetrators are arrested and brought to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Adewale Egbedun, on Friday raised the alarm over alleged attacks and abduction in his Odo Otin Local Government Area.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Journalists in Osogbo, Egbedun alleged that reports of attacks, intimidation and threats against citizens and political actors in his council had caused panic and anxiety in the past 48 hours.<\/p>\n
He also alleged the three armed men, who confessed to be working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ifelodun\/Odo Otin\/Boripe Federal Constituency, Francis Eniade, had been released by the Department of State Service (DSS).<\/p>\n
According to him, \u201cthe reports before us are deeply troubling. We have received accounts alleging that armed military personnel posted to Odo Otin Local Government led by Sikiru Adeboye have been moving through communities in Odo Otin, targeting leaders and members of the Accord political platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese actions must not be dismissed or politicised. They require immediate, independent and transparent investigation by the appropriate authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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