Osun police confirm shooting amid alleged killing of five over garage takeover in Ikire
The reported incident has heightened concerns over the growing political tension in Osun following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the 15 August governorship election and attempts by his supporters to assert control over APC-led garages and local government secretariats across the state.
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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that there were shootings around the Naira and Kobo Garage in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, amid reports that five people were allegedly killed during a dispute over control of the motorpark.
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