BREAKING: Tension in Ondo as Motorcyclists Attack Barrack, 3 Die, Policemen, Families Flee
- Police in Ondo state have again witnessed an uproar from commercial motorcyclists popularly referred to as Okada riders
- There was panic in the area as the policemen and their family members fled the Division A barrack had attempted to attack the place
- The ugly incident has led to the death of three persons and caused panic among the officers in the area
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Ondo state, Akure- There is brewing tension in the air as Policemen and their family members fled the Division A barrack residence in Akure as commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders attempted to attack the place.
The Nation reports that the riders broke into the gate and threw stones into the building while policemen and their families fled through the back gate.
Some policemen scaled the fence and ran away while others struggled to take their vehicles away from the barracks.
Bonfires were set in front of the A Division as the Okada riders demanded to see the policeman who shot one of their colleague dead.
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It was gathered that a driver had knocked down and killed one Okada rider and a cocoa merchant at Arakale area of Akure.
Both men died on the spot, sparking a protest by Okada riders.
Nigerian Police arrest dog for biting AAUA Student's manhood, viral video from the incident sparks reactions
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that a Boerboel dog has landed in the Ondo state police net after it bit the manhood of a male student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.
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Instablog9ja reports that the dog named Charlie had attacked its victim in one of the students' hostels.
The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital after which people around invited the police to pick up the dog.
Ondo state: Police prevent Akeredolu’s deputy from leaving govt house
In another report, the Bolaji Salami, the commissioner of police in Ondo state, has prevented Agboola Ajayi, the deputy governor, from leaving the government house with official vehicles.
According to reports, the deputy governor is trying to leave the government house with official vehicles and properties in preparation for his expected defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor also presented his Expression of Interest forms to the president.
Source: Legit.ng