Popular dancing governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has just escaped a mob attack at the mosque where he went to observe Eid Mubaraq prayers.
This was made known by close aides of the governor who informed that it happened at Osogbo Eid praying ground. He revealed that some hoodlums led by some alleged APC chieftains took over the governor’s section in an attempt to beat one of the PDP House of Representatives member.
It was noted that the thugs were seen with arms as the governor escaped unhurt.
The Governor’s aides who raised an alarm said:
“Eid Kabir: Governor Adeleke Escapes Assassination Attempt Osun state Governor today escapes assassination attempt at the Osogbo Eid praying ground as some hoodlums led by some APC chieftains took over the Governor’s section and beat up the PDP House of Representative member for Osogbo federal constituency Hon. Moruf Gangaria.
“Governor Adeleke arrived the venue with his team amidst ongoing rumpus. The Governor was encircled and the security personnel practically smuggled the Governor out of the place.’
“Armed thugs were seen with top weapons. On two occasions, the Governor could not access the prayer point. Top Osogbo PDP leaders were molested and beat up.
“The Governor escapes the scene as at the time of filling this report without getting hurt.’’
