Violence mars APC congress in Ondo, two feared dead
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Ade Adetimehin’s brother was attacked during the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Idanre, Ondo State, leading to fears that at least two people were killed. The violence also resulted in injuries to several others and the burning of a vehicle. The incident follows another disruption at the party’s secretariat in Akure, highlighting rising tensions within the state’s APC chapter.
What we know
- At least two people were reportedly killed during the APC ward congress in Idanre, Ondo State.
- Raphael Adetimehin, brother of party chairman Ade Adetimehin, was attacked and left in a coma after being shot and macheted by suspected thugs.
- The violence prevented the congress from holding in some wards and resulted in several injuries and property damage.
- The incident came less than a day after suspected thugs disrupted a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, injuring several members.
- The cause of the violence remains unclear, and police are yet to provide further details.
