A traditional ruler in Ekiti
state has sparked off a violent protest, after he reportedly shot and
killed one of his subjects over a land dispute.
The
victim was identified as Seyi Oladipo, the land in dispute is at
Orisunmibare, located between Ayede Ekiti and the neighbouring town of
Itaji Ekiti.
The death led to a
violent protest, after the traditional ruler absconded. The police have
arrested two persons involved in the protest in Ayede Ekiti, Oye local
government area of Ekiti state.
According to NAN, Mr Oladipo was a
40-year-old father of three before he was killed. The policemen from
the Oye police division swiftly reacted.
He said: “I have just confirmed that there was a protest in the town over the death of a person but everything is now under control
“Two people have been arrested while others are also being trailed by our men over the incident."
Kolapo
Olusola, the Ekiti state deputy governor, who visited the area, urged
for a peaceful resolution among the feuding communities, saying
government would do everything within its powers to return normalcy to
the area.
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