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One Person Killed, 10 Injured in Osun Boundary Dispute

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One person has been reportedly killed while 10 others allegedly sustained varying degrees of injuries during the fierce clash that ensued between Moro and Yakoyo communities in Ife North Local Government Area over boundary lines.

The former Chief of Army Staff, General Alani Akinrinade (rtd), was alleged to be a party to the dispute.

The middle-aged man, Olufemi Folorunso, was allegedly killed around 10.30p.m. by the youths of Yakoyo last Sunday.

When THISDAY visited the two communities last Monday evening, there was tension in the area. However, the police were seeing in some strategic places to maintain peace and order.

This Day, Wednesday 20, March

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