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Tuesday 31 January 2017

Violent protest erupts as traditional ruler shoots resident to death in Ekiti state

Violent protest erupts as traditional ruler shoots resident to death in Ekiti state

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Traditional ruler shoots resident to death in Ekiti state

- A traditional ruler in Ekiti has reportedly killed one of the community members

- The fracas was a result of a dispute over land

- The police have made some arrests as protests broke out

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A traditional ruler in Ekiti state has sparked off a violent protest, after he reportedly shot and killed one of his subjects over a land dispute.

The victim was identified as Seyi Oladipo, the land in dispute is at Orisunmibare, located between Ayede Ekiti and the neighbouring town of Itaji Ekiti.

The death led to a violent protest, after the traditional ruler absconded. The police have arrested two persons involved in the protest in Ayede Ekiti, Oye local government area of Ekiti state.

According to NAN, Mr Oladipo was a 40-year-old father of three before he was killed. The policemen from the Oye police division swiftly reacted.

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Alberto Adeyemi, the public relations officer of the police Ekiti state, confirmed the incident.

He said: “I have just confirmed that there was a protest in the town over the death of a person but everything is now under control

“Two people have been arrested while others are also being trailed by our men over the incident."

Kolapo Olusola, the Ekiti state deputy governor, who visited the area, urged for a peaceful resolution among the feuding communities, saying government would do everything within its powers to return normalcy to the area.

Meanwhile, Ekiti youth vanguard has come out to criticized the state House of Assembly over call on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor Kayode Fayemi over an alleged N40 billion fraud.

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