Mudashiru Baraka, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, was murdered on Wednesday by thugs from a rival political party.
The attackers killed Baraka with a machete at his family’s home in the state’s Oyo East Local Government Area.
Adewale Osifeso, the Police Public Relations Officer who confirmed the occurrence, claimed that the deceased was attacked by thugs after a heated disagreement.
Osifeso said: “There was an unfortunate case of random violence that led to the death of one Hakeem Mudashiru ‘m’ 40 years reported by the father of the deceased, one Jimoh Agala at Durbar Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo State today Wednesday, December 12, 2022 at about 13:35hrs (01:35pm local time)
“Preliminary investigation has it that the deceased was attacked by hoodlums who he had hitherto engaged in an heated argument.
“At the moment, nine suspects, including a female have been apprehended in conjunction with the case, which is currently being handled by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
“Lastly, ample deployments of police operatives have been sent to the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order. Updates would be provided accordingly, please.”
Meanwhile, the state chapter of PDP has fingered accused the All Progressives Congress of allegedly being responsible for the dastardly act.
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