Osun Police confirm shooting amid Ikire garage takeover

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed shootings at the Naira and Kobo Garage, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state.

This followed reports that five people were allegedly killed during a dispute over control of the motor park.

Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command was still gathering information before it could confirm whether there were casualties or not.

“We are still gathering the information as to what is happening there. I can only confirm there were shootings around that area,” Ojelabi said.

This new development has increased concerns over the growing political tension in the state following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election.

DAILY POST recalls that the reports about the Ikire incident began circulating on social media, with claims that a confrontation broke out at the Naira and Kobo Garage after some individuals allegedly attempted to take control of the facility.