Suspected killer of Osun APC chairman confesses to politically motivated attack as police vow justice amid deadly unrest in Irewole Council.
The suspected killer of Osun APC chairman, Remi Abbas, has confessed to his role in the deadly attack that occurred within the Irewole Council Secretariat, revealing chilling details of how the gang executed the politically motivated assault.
The suspect reportedly disclosed how he and others carried out the killing of Abbas, who had gone to the council office to resume duty after a February 2025 court order reinstated him as the legitimate chairman.
The brutal incident has intensified tensions in the state’s volatile political atmosphere.
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that six people died in the unrest that erupted on Monday across several communities.
Many others sustained injuries as clashes broke out between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Commissioner of Police Mohammed Abba has vowed that all perpetrators of the attack, including those named by the suspect, will face the full weight of the law.
The violence reportedly stemmed from a renewed political standoff between the APC and PDP after the court ruling allowed the reinstatement of APC officials elected in the 2022 local government elections. PDP supporters allegedly resisted the move, leading to widespread clashes.
Among the casualties was Abbas, who had previously served as chairman of Irewole Local Government Area after his election in January 2018.
His killing has drawn strong condemnation from across party lines, with calls for justice and restraint dominating public discourse.
Security operatives have since increased patrols and tightened surveillance in Osun to prevent further bloodshed. Authorities have warned that anyone caught inciting or participating in violence will face prosecution.
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The confession by the suspected killer of Osun APC chairman marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation, as the police intensify efforts to bring all culprits to justice and restore calm across the state.
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