Fears in Osogbo as soldiers beat police officer
There was palpable fear of brewing crisis at Ajegunle, Osogbo, on Saturday, as some soldiers beat a Police officer.
The soldiers and the police officer were said not be in uniform.
Eyewitness said the soldiers and the police officer in a different vehicle refused to allow each other pass through in the Ajekunle spare part market.
“Both of them did not want to reverse for the other to pass. The police officer identified himself while one of the three soldiers in the car still directed the policeman to reverse. His refusal lead to the fight.
“The police officer called Dugbe Police station while another three personnel joined the soldiers.
“The matter degenerated and there was an exchange of gunshots for some minutes. We closed our shops and fled the scene to escape being shot,” an eyewitness said.
The spokesperson for Osun Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the clash, saying the matter had been resolved.
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