A Commissioner in Ondo State, Dr. Olubunmi Osadahun, was said to have been attacked and beaten by some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
According to reports, Dr Osadahun, the commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development was attacked by members of her party in Arigidi Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state over disputes which arose as there were about to distrust subsidy palliatives to those in the LGA.
Although, it is yet unknown who was behind the attack following claims that the APC chairman in Akoko North West Ward 1, one Olumide Awolumate, popularly called “Cuba”, is behind it.
Due to injuries sustained during the attack, the Commissioner was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Some young men identified as loyalists of the Commissioner were said to have retaliated by beating Awolumate.