The killing of a dog belonging to a hunter has caused a violent clash between two communities in Ilorin, the Kwara Stae capital, yesterday.
The development which prompted police's intervention also
led to a gun attack on a policeman who is receiving treatment
in an undisclosed hospital.
Over 50 motorcycles were destroyed in the fracas.
Vanguard reliably gathered that disagreement ensued between
some residents of Abayawo area and hunters from Dada
community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state
over a dog owned by a member of Dada community. The dog
was reportedly killed by a car.
The said car is owned by a member of Abayawo, the rival
community.
Residents of the area accused the police of burning over 50
motorcycles, raiding their houses, collected mobile phones
and ate their soup.
Alhaji Baba Asileke, who spoke on behalf of Abayawo
residents, accused the police of attacking residents who were
not involved in the fracas. He urged the government to come
to their aid.
"Our motorcycles were burnt and we don't know why they
resorted to attacking us when we were not the ones fighting.
They entered our houses, collected phones belonging to our
wives and even beat them up," he said.
The ever-busy Abayawo-Okelele road was deserted when
Vanguard visited the area. Scores of policemen were seen
while no vehicular movement was allowed.
Pupils also rushed home while residents remained indoors.
Contacted, the state police spokesman, ASP Ajayi Okasanmi
confirmed the development, saying some arrests have been
made.
Via: Vanguard
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