Osun APC raises alarm over extra-judicial killings

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed alarm over reported incidents of extra-judicial killings in the state capital, Osogbo, and other areas. In a statement released on Saturday by the party's Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC highlighted concerns over the surge in violent incidents in the region.

The party urged the state government and security agencies to prioritize the protection of lives and property, stating that the conclusion of the August 15 governorship election had not brought an end to the killings as hoped. The APC acknowledged that the frequency of violent incidents had raised concerns among residents and potential visitors, potentially creating an environment of fear.

The opposition party also denounced a recent attack in the Owo-Eba area, where two individuals were killed and several others injured using guns, machetes, knives, and cudgels. The victims, Small Rugged and Seyi Osha, were reportedly targeted by unidentified assailants. The APC emphasized that the safety of residents and visitors to Osun should be a matter of priority for stakeholders, and called for the government to address the growing security situation.

The party further condemned the reported attack, which they described as an example of violence being used to settle disputes in parts of the state. The APC expressed sympathy for the residents of Osun, urging Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration to take immediate measures to protect citizens and urging the police and other security agencies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding lives and property.