By Gbenga Olarinoye

Osogbo—There is palpable tension in Ilare-Ijesa, a community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State as a couple was reportedly shot by a suspected political thug Tuesday night.

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It was gathered that Mr. Elijah Babajide was shot in the chest and the wife, Omoyeni, in the leg.

The attacks on the couple, who are said to be members of All Progressives Congress, APC, have reportedly sent shivers down the spines of other members of the party, who have started leaving the community.

Investigation furthered revealed that the thug has been arrested by the Police and taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Osogbo.

Military men and mobile policemen have been deployed to the town to calm the situation and forestall any further breakdown of law and order, Vanguard learned.

When contacted, the state police spokesperson, Folashade Odoro, said she needed more time to be able to comment on the matter.