Shootout as supporters of rival APC aspirants clash

The Police in Ondo have confirmed a shootout between supporters of two aspirants in Idanre. According to a report, there was a confrontation between supporters of a female aspirant, Princess Tosin Ogunlowo and her rival’s.

One account of the incident says a political thug, known as ‘Prof’ and believed to working for Ogunlowo’s rival, led the attack.

Gbodi Bamidele, a councillor at Idanre Local Government, said the attack took place while they were returning from Akure, the state capital, where Ogunlowo had gone to submit her nomination form.

Bamidele said a political thug, known as ‘Prof’ led the attack.

The police however said it was a clash between rival political groups.

Funmilayo Odunlami, the spokesperson for the police command, said “there was an altercation between the supporters of two aspirants in the area, it led to shoot out, the police from Idanre Division was able to maintain peace while the victims have been taken to the hospital.”