Sime thugs on Friday night, attacked the convoy of the wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola, in Owode-Ede, in Ede-North local government area of the state.
It was gathered that the convoy heading for Osogbo was stucked in the gridlock at Owode-Ede.
A trailer was said to have find it difficult navigating the traffic and the security operatives were trying to clear a narrow path for the state first lady when hoodlums began to throw stone at the convoy.
“The situation lasted for about five minutes, forcing traders and motorists to run for safety before the convoy eventually escaped the attack”, said the source.
“It is true the convoy was attacked at Owode-Ede while trying to navigate the traffic around the market. We believe it was premeditated as list of some top government functionaries marked for attack had been flying around on the social media.