A communal clash between the Owake and Ebo communities in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has reportedly claimed the life of an unidentified man.
In the ensuing violence, it was gathered that a house belonging to Omorinbola Francis was set ablaze, while several injured residents were rushed to the newly commissioned Federal Medical Centre in Iwaro-Oka for treatment.
A source, who spoke to The Hope on condition of anonymity, revealed that the Palace of the Asin of Oka-Odo and an event hall were also destroyed during the clash.
He said, “Oka-Odo Community was attacked on Sunday night by suspected hoodlums allegedly from the neighbouring Ebo community.
“As I speak, both the palace and the event hall have been completely destroyed, and several houses were set on fire. Sadly, a house belonging to Mr Omorinbola Francis, also known as Ekoro, was burnt to the ground, and efforts to extinguish the flames proved futile.
“Earlier that same day, members of the Owake Community had gone to install signposts on lands along Ikun Road, acting in line with an Appeal Court judgment that affirmed their ownership of the disputed lands.
“However, on their way back, members of the Owake Community were ambushed by suspected thugs, who launched a violent attack, leaving many injured. The injured residents were promptly transported to the newly commissioned Federal Medical Centre in GRA for medical attention.”
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Source: The Hope
