A policeman and one resident of Idanre were today hit by stray bullets during the ongoing state house of assembly election in Ondo State; SUNSHINETRUTH can report
The two victims are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital as the cause of the shooting is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing in this report.
The incident occurred at Idanre, headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area of the state.
According to sources, the gunshot was fired by a suspected hoodlum.
The suspect did not target the victims, therefore making them casualties of stray bullets.
The security operative and the other victim were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
Confirming the incident, Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, SP Olufumilayo Odunlami, said the suspect has been arrested.
According to her, a pump-action rifle and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
