Unknown persons attack Osun governor’s wife’s convoy

Some residents launched attack on the convoy of the wife of Osun state Governor, Kafayat Oyetola, Friday night.

The incident happened at Owode-Ede within Ede North local government area of Osun State.

The motorcade was moving in the direction of the capital, Osogbo when it got stuck in a grid23Wlock, according to Vanguard.

As security details came down and made attempt to make way, youths started throwing stones at the convoy.

Two security operatives were hit and wounded, a situation that prompted the escort officers to shoot into the air.

The sounds of gunshots caused people around to scamper in different directions for safety.

The spokesperson of the First Lady, Iluyomade Oluwatunmise has confirmed the injuries, adding that there was no casualty.

“The convoy was attacked at Owode-Ede while trying to navigate the traffic around the market.

“We believe it was premeditated as a list of some government functionaries marked for attack had been flying around on social media”, the aide said.