Two people were reportedly shot on Monday in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clashed following the resumption of reinstated council executives.
In the early hours of Monday, APC members moved to the various council secretariats in a bid to take over control but were resisted
Osun state Governor Sen. Ademola Adeleke had on Sunday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola against instigating violence in the state following the ruling of a Court of Appeal of February 10
According to Commissioner for local government and protocol Ajeigbe Akorede two persons were feared to have been shot as he warned against any unlawful attempt to reclaim office, emphasizing the need for peace and adherence to the rule of law
One of the sacked chairmen Adeyemi Fatai in Boripe local government insisted on enforcing the verdict of the appellate court which he claimed ordered the reinstatement of sacked council political functionaries elected during the Oyetola administration
However, Osun state Governor sen. Ademola Adeleke has directed all law abiding Osun residents to stay away from the council secretariats especially as they are expected to be under lock and key.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
