Two Persons Killed as Thugs Attack Collation Centre in Ondo via thisdaylive
Two persons were feared killed and another one critically injured Saturday at Oba Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government when political thugs engaged security men in gun battle at Oba Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government area, Ondo State.
According to the source, the thugs announced their arrival at the collation centre located within a primary school with sporadic gun shots. The situation was said to have led to the locking down of the Ikare- Oba Akoko Road for several hours as security men mounted toad blocks to arrest the attackers.
Similarly, a source said ballot box was also snatched at Araromi area of Agbaluku Arigidi in Akoko North West area and which led to the disruption election at unit. He however said nobody was killed in the incident saying that about 20 persons were arrested in the state during the election. According to the statement, all citizens and residents of the town are to stay indoor until further notice.
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