There was pandemonium at the Agodi Gate area of Ibadan
following a clash between some motorcyclists and men of the Agodi Correctional
Centre, Ibadan.
The cause of the fight, which started on Tuesday morning, could not be immediately ascertained but our correspondent gathered that two persons were allegedly shot by the prison warders.
Two mechanics who went to the motor spare market beside the
prison told our correspondent that one of the victims was shot in the face.
One of them, who identified himself as Taye Odewale, said he
was not sure if the victims are motorcyclists, traders, or passerby.
Another person selling drinks at the area, who confirmed the
clash, said the youths in the area had made bonfires on the road to protest the
alleged killings.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr
Olugbenga Fadeyi, when contacted said policemen and other security agents had
been deployed in the area to prevent hoodlums from seizing the opportunity of
the clash to attack the prison.
The PPRO said, “Contrary to the currently trending news
online, that policemen fired shots leading to injury at Agodi gate area this
morning.
“The truth is that there was a clash between officers of the
correctional service and bike men stationed at Agodi Gate.
“Upon receipt of this information, policemen, as well as
other security agencies, moved to the scene to ensure there is no break down of
law and order that could lead to a coordinated attack on the prison facility.”
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