The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that two persons died while three others sustained injuries during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state.
Naija News reports that the command said the incident occurred on February 18 at about 11:05 am.
In a statement issued in Akure, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command received a distress call from the Divisional Police Officer in Idanre regarding violent acts perpetrated by a group of individuals.
According to him, the report prompted a swift response from security operatives.
“In a swift reaction, the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, immediately deployed tactical teams to reinforce the existing security apparatus on the ground,” Jimoh said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, alongside the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, CC Oluyemi Ibiloye, led a combined team of operatives to the scene.
“Their timely intervention ensured the restoration of peace and order in the affected area,” he stated.
The police spokesman disclosed that five people were attacked during the incident, while a vehicle was set ablaze.
“During the incident, five persons yet to be identified were reportedly attacked, and a vehicle was set ablaze.
“Three victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medical attention, while two others were confirmed dead at the hospital,” he said.
Jimoh noted that no arrest had been made as of the time of the statement.
He said the Commissioner of Police also visited the injured victims to assess their condition and assured them of the command’s support.
According to him, investigations were ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and apprehend those responsible.
“The command urges the good people of Ondo State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear or panic.
“Adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure sustained peace and stability across the state,” he added.
