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Two killed, 19 vehicles vandalised in fresh Osogbo violence
NG🏛️ PoliticsProgressive11 hr. ago

Two killed, 19 vehicles vandalised in fresh Osogbo violence

In Osogbo, Osun State, two residents were killed and 19 vehicles vandalized in violent incidents attributed to suspected hoodlums. The attacks occurred between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, targeting individuals associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Survivors reported that assailants, including someone known as 'Rugged,' opened fire, leading to multiple casualties. A survivor described the attackers as former members of a rival group who had previously aligned with the APC. Security officials confirmed the use of firearms, including an AK-47, and urged authorities to investigate. In a separate incident, attackers damaged vehicles at a motor park, injuring two drivers. Local union leaders condemned the violence, highlighting ongoing tensions related to political affiliations.

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Two killed, 19 vehicles vandalised in fresh Osogbo violence

In Osogbo, Osun State, two residents were killed and 19 vehicles vandalized in violent incidents attributed to suspected hoodlums. The attacks occurred between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, targeting individuals associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Survivors reported that assailants, including someone known as 'Rugged,' opened fire, leading to multiple casualties. A survivor described the attackers as former members of a rival group who had previously aligned with the APC. Security officials confirmed the use of firearms, including an AK-47, and urged authorities to investigate. In a separate incident, attackers damaged vehicles at a motor park, injuring two drivers. Local union leaders condemned the violence, highlighting ongoing tensions related to political affiliations.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the violence as politically motivated, linking it to factional conflicts within the APC. It emphasizes the involvement of armed groups and the use of lethal force against party members, suggesting a broader struggle over political power. While the article presents quotes from both

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