Home News Africa Police tighten security as fresh Ibadan gang war claims lives – Punch Newspapers

Police tighten security as fresh Ibadan gang war claims lives – Punch Newspapers

by Bioreports
23 views
police-tighten-security-as-fresh-ibadan-gang-war-claims-lives-–-bioreports

 The gang war which started in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday reportedly claimed more lives early Friday morning.

Some youths from Inalende, together with their counterparts from Abebi, were said to have joined forces to kill two people from Oopo area.

City Round learnt that a  gang in Oopo which suffered losses during the Thursday attack had reportedly vowed revenge.

Our correspondent gathered that bloody clashes resumed between late Thursday night and early Friday morning. More people were said to have been killed before daybreak.

There were conflicting casualty figures on Friday. While some claimed that six more people were killed, others stated that seven persons died and another claimed that 11 persons lost their lives to the attack.

The National President of Soludero Hunters, Nureni Ajijolaanobi, told correspondent that the government needed to empower hunters to do more.

He said some hoodlums at Oja Igbo area had threatened to attack him and members of his family, urging the security agent to make the area safe for residents.

Read Also

He said, “If they attack me or any member of my family, there will be a serious crisis. I am doing my best to ensure that the town is safe and if they attack me in the process, I will not fold my hands. The police should act fast before their action leads to a serious crisis.”

 When contacted, the spokesperson for the police in the state,  Adewale Osifeso, told our correspondent that more policemen had already been deployed in the crisis area, noting that  investigation would reveal the number of casualties.

Osifeso said, “The incident actually happened. However, Investigations are in top gear to establish the number of casualties and circumstances that led to the incident. Meanwhile, additional policemen have since been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. You will be updated in due course.”

   Copyright PUNCH.

All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Contact: [email protected]

You may also like

Leave a Comment