The Oyo State Police Command has initiated an investigation into a violent attack on the residence of Hazeem Gbolarumi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State. This incident occurred after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its state congress in Ibadan, leading to tensions and violence among party members. The attack resulted in substantial damage, with vehicles and property valued at millions of naira destroyed, highlighting the escalating political conflict in the region.

Gbolarumi, who is affiliated with a faction of the PDP, reported that the assault came shortly after the congress concluded and suggested that it was not an isolated incident. He indicated that several members of the PDP were injured in related confrontations, pointing towards a broader atmosphere of unrest within the party. The implication of rising political violence raises concerns about the safety and security of politicians and their supporters in the lead-up to future elections.

Compounding the situation further, Gbolarumi accused the sitting governor, Seyi Makinde, of complicity in the attack, framing it as a politically motivated act against members of his faction of the PDP. This accusation underscores the internal struggles within the PDP in Oyo State and raises questions about governance and political stability in the region as factions vie for power, potentially leading to more violence if left unaddressed.