The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Atakumosa East Central Local Government Area of Osun State, Gbenga Ogbara, has been shot dead by gunmen.
Reports by Daily Post said the Osun ruling party chieftain was killed in his house in Ogangan, in the wee hours of Monday.
Yemisi Opalola, the Osun Command Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident.
According to her, an investigation is ongoing and promised that the perpetrators will not go unpunished.
Opalola said: “The APC Chairman was killed around 12am by some gunmen. Policemen have since been deployed to the area. Investigation is ongoing on the matter. The criminals will not escape justice.”