By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

The Senator representing Osun-East senatorial district, Francis Fadahunsi, has raised fresh alarm over reported killings of 12 persons, including APC members in Ilesa.

It would be recalled that shootings were reported in Ilesa towns where three APC members, including Ward 4 women leader, were said to be killed on Tuesday in the Igbogi area of the town, leading to a combined show of force by security agencies.

Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, the APC senator said the political violence in Ilesa was deliberately orchestrated to create panic and discourage people from coming out to cast their votes on Saturday.

He alleged that more than 40 people had been killed in the district in the last year, accusing the state government of failing to prevent the violence.