Gunmen on Sunday evening attacked the convoy of Sekinat Oyebamiji, wife of the Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, in Ede South Local Government Area of the state.

The attack occurred shortly after Mrs Oyebamiji concluded a political engagement in Alajue Ward 2, where she met with residents and party supporters ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Mrs Oyebamiji was accompanied by Princess Bukola Adereti, wife of the APC deputy governorship candidate, Alhaji Kayode Adereti, during the visit.

According to reports, about 15 armed men ambushed the convoy at about 7 p.m. as it departed the venue of the political meeting.

Although Mrs Oyebamiji and Princess Adereti escaped the attack unhurt, one member of the convoy sustained serious injuries.

The injured victim was identified as the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Sekona Branch. He reportedly suffered severe head injuries during the assault and was rushed for medical treatment.

The incident has heightened concerns over security in Osun State as political campaigns intensify ahead of the governorship election scheduled for August 15.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the attack as of the time of filing this report.