Osun: 'Accord thugs' shoot APC member; 'APC thugs' kidnap two
Political violence has escalated in Osun State, Nigeria, following reports of a shooting involving an APC member and the kidnapping of two individuals by suspected political thugs. Police have launched an investigation and increased security measures ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Why it matters
Rising political violence threatens the stability of democratic processes and public safety in the region during election cycles.
A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha was on Saturday shot by suspected political thugs.
The report covers allegations from both sides of the political divide and includes official police statements.
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