11 die as police, hunters clash in Ibadan

Eleven people reportedly died yesterday in Ogbere Onilanta in Ona- Ara Local Government of Oyo State as policemen and hunters clashed.

As guns boomed, residents reportedly fled their homes.

It was gathered that about 40 local hunters, popularly called “Agbekoya”, exchanged gunfire with policemen and attempted to break into the police armoury.
Some residents claimed 11 people died, including hunters and policemen.
But the police said only one person died.
A source said the fight started when the police insisted on checking the hunters’ convoy.
The police accused them of over speeding and reckless driving.
Attempts by the hunters to seize the Ogbere Police station and its armoury was foiled by armed security men.
Motorists were barred from passing through the area as the road was cordoned off.
It was gathered the hunters were coming from Lagos to Akanran community for a meeting.

The Nation, November 23

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