Tension has reportedly heightened in Esa-Oke, Osun State, following the alleged killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) member, identified as Bidemi Alapinni

Alapinni was reportedly killed in Esa-Oke on Saturday, with details surrounding the circumstances of the incident still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

The latest incident has further raised concerns over the security situation in the community, coming amid growing calls for an end to politically related violence and the protection of lives and property across Osun State.

Residents and stakeholders have expressed concern over the continued loss of lives, stressing that the safety of citizens should not be determined by political affiliation.

Calls have consequently intensified for the Osun State Government and relevant security agencies to urgently strengthen security operations in Esa-Oke and other vulnerable communities in the state.

Stakeholders also urged the security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Alapinni’s reported death and bring anyone found culpable to justice.

The latest killing has renewed concerns about the need for authorities to prevent further violence and restore confidence among residents.

Esa-Oke, residents said, has endured enough bloodshed and deserves peace.

As investigations into the incident are awaited, residents have appealed to the government, security agencies and community leaders to work together to prevent further loss of lives.

Every life matters, and stakeholders have called for an immediate end to violence in Esa-Oke and across Osun State.