Idowu Ogunye News Today

Residents of Ikare-Akoko in the Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and security agencies to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of the fracas that occurred during the New Year carnival that led to the destruction of houses in the area. SaharaReporters had reported that Governor Akeredolu in the wake of the incident imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko Northeast Local Government Area.

Many people have been injured in Ikare-Akoko town, Ondo State, following a crisis that erupted during the youth carnival celebrations in the town. It was gathered that some youths were celebrating carnival in the town on Tuesday afternoon when misunderstanding ensued between two groups in the community. A resident said the crisis started at the venue after an argument ensued between two youth groups and the situation escalated into a free-for-all.

Daily Post Nigeria Published Four people have lost their lives in Ondo State following a chieftaincy tussle in Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. The four persons whose identity were yet to be ascertained were said to have been killed in different quarters of the community during the crisis which occurred at Okoja quarters axis of the ancient town. The crisis which saw residents scampering for safety also led to the burning of some houses within th...

Vanguard News Two feared killed in Ondo community over Chieftaincy title On — Buildings, cars razed by thugs Dayo Johnson Akure Two persons were feared killed in lkare, Akoko North-East council area in Ondo state over the Okoja chieftaincy title in the troubled community. Soldiers have been swiftly deployed to the community following sporadic gunshots across the community. They were stationed at strategic positions in the community. Vanguard gathered that several houses and vehicles were tor...

Share Two persons have been feared dead in Ikare Akoko headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State following a chieftaincy tussle that led to the destruction of several buildings, cars and other properties. The deceased whose identity could not be ascertained were said to have been killed in different parts of the community after sporadic gunshots rented the air from the two warring factions who are laying claims to the stool of Olokoja of Okoja. The development led to ...