Police probe shooting of Osun APC member

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osogbo, Osun State, narrowly escaped death after being shot by gunmen. The victim, Taofeeq Mustapha, a resident of Osogbo, alleged that the attack was a targeted assassination attempt due to his attire.

Mustapha, who sustained open wounds on his legs, stated in a video that the assailants, travelling in a minibus, observed him wearing a fez cap with the inscription "AMBO", the acronym for his party's governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. He claimed they shot at him repeatedly, but he managed to escape. Mustapha expressed fear for his life, stating that the assailants had been after him since the incident.

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They observed I had on my head a cap with AMBO inscription. They came in Sinna Bus and had on their head fez cap with Accord inscription. They shot at me repeatedly. I escaped death narrowly. It was AMBO cap that I had on that made me their target. They have been after my life since. Nigerians must help me.

The Osun State Police Command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed that the command is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation. Ojelabi mentioned that the victim was offered medical treatment, but his family opted to take him for care elsewhere.

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Probe has commenced into the incident. The victim was offered treatment but his family members insisted on taking him away for treatment. We have launched investigation into the incident.