The gunmen almost killed Senator Adelere Oriolowo during a constituency meeting in Osun State.
Senator Aderele Oriolowo, A federal Nigerian lawmaker on Sunday, January 10, narrowly escaped assassination when a gang of gunmen attacked him on Sunday, January 10.
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According to the senator, who confirmed the news, the criminals invaded a constituency meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Irewole local government area of Osun on Sunday.
He was whisked away to safety in the heat of the pandemonium that ensued during the operation.
Speaking on the incident, Oriolowo disclosed:
“Just escaped an Assassination attempt on my life and that of my entourage. To God be the glory, we are safe and alive. God is my helper, my shelter and my fortress, I fear no evil. – AAO.”
the senator’s chief press secretary, Niyi Isamotu also said:
“We held our regular APC Osun West Senatorial constituency meeting at Ikire. Nobody was armed but every vehicle at the venue was destroyed.
“Shortly after we arrived at the meeting there was unnecessary uproar. With the help of security agents, the senator has whisked away from the venue.”
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