Nigerian Federal Lawmaker, Adefisoye Escapes Assassination Attempt In Ondo As Gunmen Attack Convoy | Sahara Reporters

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Nigerian Federal Lawmaker, Adefisoye Escapes Assassination Attempt In Ondo As Gunmen Attack Convoy | Sahara Reporters
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Gunmen suspected to be assassins have attacked the convoy of Tajudeen Adefisoye, a federal lawmaker from Ondo State. Adefisoye, who is representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency of Ondo State at the National Assembly, was attacked on Monday in his hometown of Idanre while returning from a private function. It was gathered that the convoy of the federal lawmaker, who is also a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was riddled with bullets as the gunmen directly aimed at his vehicle.

January 10, 2023Adefisoye, who is representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency of Ondo State at the National Assembly, was attacked on Monday in his hometown of Idanre while returning from a private function.

It was gathered that the convoy of the federal lawmaker, who is also a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress , was riddled with bullets as the gunmen directly aimed at his vehicle. He added that he had already petitioned the Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeria Army, in Akure following the attack.

The PDP candidate, in a press statement issued by his campaign organisation, described the allegation as baseless and unfounded.

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