The Senator representing Osun West District, Adelere Oriolowo, Sunday escaped death by whiskers at a political meeting.

It was gathered that the Senator was attacked at a political meeting held in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole local government area of Osun state.

The spokesperson of the Senator, Niyi Isamotu, confirmed the attack.

He said the Senator went to attend a constituency meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ikire when he was attacked.

According to Isamotu, two vehicles were destroyed by the hoodlums.

He said the security operatives whisked the Senator out of the venue.

He wrote on Facebook;

Just escaped an Assassination attempt on my life and that of my entourage. To God be the glory, we are safe and alive.

God is my helper, my shelter and my fortress, I fear no evil.

-AAO