Two Feared Killed As Ondo NURTW Members Clash

The clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Trasport Workers in Akure, Ondo State capital has led to the death of two people.

It gathered that the clash which started around 8 am on Tuesday saw some people matcheted and about two persons feared dead.

An eyewitness disclosed that the union members were armed with dangerous weapons and attacked themselves.

The commercials drivers also vandalised vehicles, while traders, commuters as well as people on the street scamper for safety.

In a related development the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has announced the indefinite suspension of activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo State.

Naija News reports that the suspension was announced on Tuesday newsmen by the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

The Ondo State governor also ordered members of the union to vacate Motor parks in the state immediately.

Akeredolu said an investigation will be conducted and all the perpetrators of the crisis will be brought to book.