Hoodlums On Rampage In Osogbo On Adeleke’s First Day In Office, Attack Parks

Residents of Osogbo, Osun state capital, were on Monday morning thrown into apprehension as hoodlums launched indiscriminate attack on different motor parks across the town.It was gathered that the attacks were launched simultaneously around 8am at Oke-Baale, Old-Garage, Ilesa Garage and Aregbe Garage, attacking members of transport unions at the parks.

The parks were dominated by leaders loyal to the All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration that just completed it tenure in the state.

Union members at Old-Garage were chased from the park towards Ayetoro area of the town, raising apprehension as sounds of gunshots pervades the atmosphere.

One of the union members escaped at Ayetoro with matchet cuts, but his car was set on fire.

Traders hurriedly closed the shops, while school gates were locked to prevent spread of the attacks.

Attacks were also launched on union members at Oke-Baale, Aregbe garage, and Ilesa garage.

Ondomind