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.
According to the Facebook posts by Osogbo Updates and Adeleke Youth Development Initiative, the reported victims were said to include three commercial bus drivers and two passersby. However, the police said they were still gathering information before confirming whether there were casualties.
The state police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the shooting to PREMIUM TIMES via a phone call on Tuesday.
“We are still gathering the information as to what is happening there. I can only confirm there were shootings around that area,” Mr Ojelabi said.
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.
