Ondo: APC, PDP supporters in another bloody clash

There was violence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Sunday, as both supporters of the ruling All Progressive Congress and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party clashed again ahead of the October 10 governorship election in the state.

It was said to be a reprisal for a Saturday night clash at Obanla junction in the state between supporters of the two political parties in which one APC supporter was said have been seriously injured.

At least two people were reportedly shot in the Sunday clash but it was not immediately clear their state of health.

An eye witness said no fewer than 50 supporters of each party were involved in the latest clash.

The clash was said to have taken place a few metres away from the A Division police station in Akure.

The bloody clashes are being witnessed a few days after the announcement by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, of deploying high-powered police team led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyabade, to the state for maximum security during the governorship election.

Also deployed in the state for the poll are an Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Federal Operations at the force headquarters and 11 Commissioners of Police.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, said, “The Coordinating DIG, Ondo Gubernatorial Elections has been charged by the IGP to bring his wealth of experience to bear by ensuring the due enforcement of all electoral laws throughout the period of the election.”