By Kamil Opeyemi
Fears have gripped the people of Ire, the polytechnic community in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun after some local thugs attacked an operative of the Nigerian Army.
NPO Reports gathered that the attack took place in the full glare of hundreds of people who were helpless as the thugs, led by one popularly called Gbedu in the community descended on the soldier and beat him to a state of coma.
A video of the attack seen by the NPO Reports correspondent showed three men at least actively participating in the beating with kicking him severally until he was wrestled to the ground.
Our correspondent learnt that no one came to the rescue of the soldier because of their knowledge of the violent nature of the thugs.
Gbedu, according to information available to the NPO Reports, is believed to be a thug with one of the political parties in the local government area.
However, NPO Reports learnt Wednesday morning that fears have gripped the people of the town over possible reprisal by the Nigerian Army.
It was not clear where the Army personnel had come from and what his mission was in the community.
The town is most noted for its Polytechnic, which is owned by the state government.
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It was not clear if the police command in Osun is already aware of the incident.
A message sent to Mrs. Yemisi Opalola, spokesperson of the police in Osun was not yet responded to at the time of filing this report.