The convoy of Ekiti Central senatorial candidate in the March 28 general election, Gbenga Olofin, has been shot along Ilawe-Ado Road by Omisanjana junction area on Ado-Ekiti.
The convoy was heading toward the Town Hall meeting of the vice presidential candidate of APC, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, at the Eagle Hall along Ikere road when they came under fire by thugs riding in the campaign bus of Mrs Fatimah Raji Rasaki, the PDP senatorial candidate in Ekiti Central.
In the attack, the campaign vehicle of Honourable Olubunmi Oriniowo, who is seeking re-election to the House of Assembly, was damaged beyond repair. They also damaged Olofin’s vehicle in the attack.
Residents fled the scene as the guns boomed while shops closed as staccato of bullets jolted passersby to seek safety.
Distraught supporters of the politicians were making calls from their hiding while the thugs took over the stretch of the road harassing residents.