Suspected political thugs on Sunday invaded the Ibadan residence of former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, , destroying vehicles and other valuable property within the premises.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours when the attackers stormed the residence located in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums, who arrived in groups, vandalised several vehicles parked in the compound and damaged parts of the building before fleeing the scene.
Sources close to the former deputy governor said the attackers smashed windscreens of vehicles, destroyed household items and caused panic in the neighbourhood. Although no casualty was reported, the incident left residents of the area in fear.
The motive behind the attack had not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, but political observers suspect it may be linked to rising tensions within the in Oyo State.
When contacted, aides of condemned the attack, describing it as a dangerous development capable of heating up the political atmosphere in the state. They called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Efforts to reach the for an official reaction were ongoing at the time of filing this report, but residents said security personnel had since visited the scene to assess the damage.
The attack has sparked concerns among political stakeholders in , with calls for restraint and peaceful engagement among political actors as the political climate in the state continues to intensify.