A former House of Representatives aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibraheem Bolarinwa Oyekunle, has recounted a near-death experience following an alleged assassination attempt on his life in Abuja earlier this month.
Oyekunle, who contested to represent Irewole/Isokan/Ayedaade Federal Constituency of Osun State in the 2023 general elections, called on the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Narrating his ordeal in a statement, he said the incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, along Airport Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“That evening, I was returning from the airport and stopped at Gwosa Market along Airport Road to buy fruits and farm produce from local traders,” he said. “While shopping, I noticed an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla with its number plates covered in plastic. A group of men stepped out. Some remained by the vehicle while one approached me. I initially thought the target might be the traders.”
He said as he was walking back to his vehicle after completing his purchases, four men suddenly pointed guns at him and ordered him to “surrender yourself.”
“Another man blocked me from the front, aiming a gun at my head. I instinctively charged at him and knocked him to the ground. That threw the others off, and they began shooting. Every shot was aimed at my head. That confirmed to me this was no robbery but a calculated attempt to assassinate me,” he said.
Oyekunle said he managed to flee amid the chaos, running alongside traders. The assailants, realising he had escaped, returned to their vehicle and fled the scene.
He sustained a bullet graze to the head and leg injuries and was initially treated at Sauka Divine Hospital before being moved to the Nigerian Air Force Hospital (NAF Base), Abuja. He has since been discharged.
“What haunts me most is that they never demanded money, my vehicle, or any belongings. They simply wanted me to surrender. That alone speaks volumes,” he said.
The former APC aspirant expressed appreciation to medical personnel and civilians who came to his aid. He assured his constituents that the attack would not deter him from his commitment to serve.
“To my constituents and supporters, I am recovering well and remain resolute. This should be a wake-up call for us all to stand united against violence and insecurity,” he said.
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