Osun election violence: APC campaign DG loses nephew to shooting, another wounded

A supporter of the APC, Ayegbo Oluwadele, nephew of Campaign Council Director-General Busayo Oluwole Oke, was shot dead in Esa-Oke, Osun State, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, according to a report by Daily Trust.

Another APC supporter, Taiwo Oluwadele, was critically injured in the attack. Police confirmed the killing but declined further comment, while APC spokesperson Oluremi Omowaye claimed about 40 party members had been killed in ongoing violence.

The Nigerian Bar Association reported 73 election-related violence incidents and 29 deaths between May and July, while YIAGA Africa recorded over 35 deaths ahead of the poll.