Several buildings have been razed in the Okoja area of Ikare-Akoko town in Ondo, following an outbreak of violence in the community.
resident, whose name wasn’t given, said there were gunshots after some persons disrupted a New Year carnival organised by youths in Okoja.
“Some people went to disrupt the carnival, claiming that the organisers did not obtain approval from the traditional ruler, the Owa-Ale of Ikare.“They burnt the house of the Olokoja, a high chief of the quarters, and that of another chief, while many shops were razed. On his part, Adeleke Adedoyin, the Owa-Ale of Ikare, said the violence started on Tuesday, adding that he reported the incident to the police.“When the crisis started on Tuesday and I was informed, I called the attention of the Nigeria police and commander of the Nigerian Army in the town for peace to reign, which was achieved immediately,” he said.
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