A shot as crisis erupts again in Ikare
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One person has been confirmed to have been shot as gunfire and fires were reported in the former town of Ikare Akoko, in the state's Northeast Akoko Local Government Area by Ondo.
Several other people were also reportedly injured and property destroyed in the incident on Monday morning
Although reports say two people died in the chaos, police say the only person shot dead is alive but is receiving treatment in hospital.
Residents were woken up by sporadic gunfire across the city on Monday morning, forcing traders and early market entrants to close their businesses.
Commercial activities have been reported to have been affected in the ensuing melee, as residents abandoned the town in panic.
Some houses were also set on fire by armed youths passing through the town.
Residents who spoke to reporters said security officials were not in sight during the chaos.
Resident Malik Adepoju urged the state government to impose a curfew on the town to quell the violence.
The reason for the crisis this time or the groups involved was not immediately clear.
However, Ondo state police spokesman Funmilayo Odunlami said calm had returned to the town.
"Our men are here now and calm has returned to the town," she said.
Ms Odunlami said the police were investigating the cause of the seizure.
It should be recalled that the state government recently set up a panel of experts to look into communal and religious issues causing unrest in the city, but the committee has yet to submit its report. report.
The latest violence comes after the state government took several measures such as curfews and other security restrictions.
The government has also closed schools in the city, with the state government explaining that the safety of children is of the utmost importance.
The city had also been embroiled in a crisis within the Muslim community over the position of chief imam.
The Olukare of Ikare last week appointed an interim chief imam for the city's central mosque, a move that has drawn criticism from the community and the state government.
In response, Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa threatened severe consequences if the decision was not reversed, calming frayed nerves.
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One person has been confirmed to have been shot as gunfire and fires were reported in the former town of Ikare Akoko, in the state's Northeast Akoko Local Government Area by Ondo.
Several other people were also reportedly injured and property destroyed in the incident on Monday morning
Although reports say two people died in the chaos, police say the only person shot dead is alive but is receiving treatment in hospital.
Residents were woken up by sporadic gunfire across the city on Monday morning, forcing traders and early market entrants to close their businesses.
Commercial activities have been reported to have been affected in the ensuing melee, as residents abandoned the town in panic.
Some houses were also set on fire by armed youths passing through the town.
Residents who spoke to reporters said security officials were not in sight during the chaos.
Resident Malik Adepoju urged the state government to impose a curfew on the town to quell the violence.
The reason for the crisis this time or the groups involved was not immediately clear.
However, Ondo state police spokesman Funmilayo Odunlami said calm had returned to the town.
"Our men are here now and calm has returned to the town," she said.
Ms Odunlami said the police were investigating the cause of the seizure.
It should be recalled that the state government recently set up a panel of experts to look into communal and religious issues causing unrest in the city, but the committee has yet to submit its report. report.
The latest violence comes after the state government took several measures such as curfews and other security restrictions.
The government has also closed schools in the city, with the state government explaining that the safety of children is of the utmost importance.
The city had also been embroiled in a crisis within the Muslim community over the position of chief imam.
The Olukare of Ikare last week appointed an interim chief imam for the city's central mosque, a move that has drawn criticism from the community and the state government.
In response, Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa threatened severe consequences if the decision was not reversed, calming frayed nerves.
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