The convoy of Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, the wife of Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola was reportedly attacked by hoodlums.
The incident occurred around 8pm on Friday at Owode market in the Ede area of the state.
Sources claimed that Mrs Oyetola’s convoy were heading to Osogb, the state capital, when the the hoodlums attacked, shooting indiscriminately.
Speaking to The Punch, a resident of the area identified as Alayande said a truck created an obstruction of traffic when the convoy arrived at Owode market junction.
“It was while trying to make the truck driver to move that altercation ensued between security men attached to the convoy.
“I heard several gunshots where I stood near the junction. It was dark but there was altercation between security men and some people suspected to be hoodlums,” he said.
Osun police command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, has not responded to a text message sent to her on the matter as of the time of filing this report.
But Information Officer to the office of the First Lady, Oluwatunmise Iluyomade, said the convoy was attacked.
She said “No life was lost in the incident. Some security personnel attached to the convoy sustained various degrees of injuries.”
