Police in Oyo State confirm that one man dies after an attack on supporters of Accord governorship candidate Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat in Ibadan on Wednesday. Police spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade says the incident happens around the Molete area and that the victim, identified as Azeez Tajudeen, is 40.
Other reports describe the attack as happening during the candidate’s campaign activity, with hoodlums attacking a welcome procession. The police say they are investigating the circumstances of the incident. One outlet also reports that organisers must give notice, citing a requirement of 48 hours. Political reaction is also mentioned, with the APC calling for a police probe.
While the outlets differ in emphasis—some focus on the fatality, others on the campaign setting or calls for investigation—they agree on the core details: the attack occurs in Ibadan, police confirm it, and one person dies.
