APC Faction Accuses Nigerian Governor of Sponsoring Attack on Aregbesola’s Campaign OfficeYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Rasak Salinsile, factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, has reacted to the attack on the campaign office of Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior. The Cable reports that the Salinsile-led faction backed by Aregbesola alleged that the Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, was behind the attack. While listing similar attacks against members of the party, Salinsile also alleged that those who are not in support of Oyetola’s style of governance have been subjected to hostilities at different times in the state. Recommended for you "Portable's music changed my life": Man sheds tears, appreciates Zazu singe... The factional chairman said the canopies they used for the meeting caught fire as the attackers shot at a transformer close to the building. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! In another report by The Punch, Oyetola denied being responsible for the attack on the campaign office of his predecessor by some unknown gunmen. The Osun state government condemned the incident charging the commissioner of police to fish out the perpetrators of the attack. Funke Egbemode, the commissioner for information and civic orientation in a statement also dissociated the state government from any involvement in the attack on the office of the interior minister. Egbemode noted that it was wicked for anyone to attribute such mischief to a government that had invested heavily in the peace of the state. Recommended for you “You think say you wise”: Burna Boy teases his sister, reveals her age duri... Legit.ng previously reported that some hoodlums attacked the campaign office of the minister of interior after factional members of the APC held their weekly meeting. The hoodlums invaded the premises of the campaign office Aregbesola used before his emergence as the state governor around 5.30pm on Thursday, February 3. Hoodlums were armed with guns and started shooting at the building located around the Gbodofon river, including other properties within the premises. In other news, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has ordered a restriction of movement in Ile-Ife, Osun state, from 11pm to 5am over rising criminal activities. It was gathered that armed robbery, among other criminal activities, is gradually becoming the order of the day in the town. The development was reported to have forced the traditional council members and some local security to keep vigil in some areas through the night. Source: Legit.ng Governor Gboyega Oyetola has been accused of being responsible for the attack on Rauf Aregbesola's campaign office in Osogbo The Rasak Salinsile-led faction of the APC in Osun state who made the allegation described the attack as horrendous Recall that on Thursday, February 3, a gang of gun-wielding men attacked Aregbesola’s campaign office popularly known as Oranmiyan House Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! Legit.ng