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Breaking: Pandemonium as hoodlums attack ex-deputy governor’s home, injure dozens in Oyo
**Breaking News: Chaos Engulfs Oyo as Thugs Attack Ex-Deputy Governor's Home**
In a shocking turn of events, Oyo State witnessed a wave of violence on Saturday as thugs descended on the Bodija residence of former Deputy Governor, Barrister Hazim Gbolarumi. This incident occurred amidst the ongoing local government congresses by the PDP faction loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Oyo State is currently divided between two rival PDP factions: one backing Governor Seyi Makinde and the other supporting Wike. The Wike-led faction's congresses turned violent, resulting in multiple injuries and widespread destruction of properties in several local government areas, including Ibadan North, Ido, Ibarapa Central, Akinyele, and Ogbomoso North.
According to reports, at least 25 people were injured, while many homes, offices, and vehicles were vandalised. The mayhem has left residents of these affected areas in a state of panic and uncertainty.
Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso, the chairman of the Wike faction in Oyo, has confirmed the attacks, warning that hoodlums are still causing chaos in various local governments. In a separate statement, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, also confirmed the incident.
This incident highlights the deep-seated divisions within the PDP in Oyo State, with both factions vying for control. The violence has brought to the fore the need for a more peaceful resolution to these internal disputes, rather than resorting to thuggery and destruction of properties.
As the situation unfolds, residents of Oyo State can only hope for a swift return to normalcy and an end to the senseless violence that has engulfed their communities. The authorities must step in to maintain law and order and ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.