APC, SDP supporters clash in Ekiti, One killed, many injured

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The Police Command in Ekiti State says they are investigating a bloody clash between two rival political parties in a part of the State on Saturday.

Spokesman for the Command, DSP Sunday Abutu, made this known in Ado-Ekiti, while reacting to the clash, which ensued between supporters of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) at Itaji-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of the State.

Abutu said investigation to unravel what actually transpired, and the number of casualties, as well as the possible arrest of culprits had already commenced, while normalcy returned to the area.

“But on the killing of a person, we are yet to get that confirmation. As soon as that is done, I will update the press,” he said.

One person was alleged to have died during the attack, with several others wounded, and now battling for life.

Sources said the victim was among three persons, also allegedly shot at the scene, when the supporters of the SDP governorship candidate, Mr Segun Oni, and that of APC, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, allegedly engaged themselves in a gun duel

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