Mayhem broke out Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State as two groups of thugs hoodlums clashed, leaving one person dead.
According to the eyewitness, the gangs were fighting over territorial protection during the assessment tour of Governor Ibikunle Amosun to the local government.
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The incident reportedly left many people injured as a result of dangerous weapons used by the rival gangs.
Although the incident did not obstruct programme as it occurred outside the venue of the assessment tour .
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, said one person lost his life.
Adejobi said the incident was masterminded by hoodlums who used dangerous weapons freely.
He disclosed that 16 people had been arrested, while weapons, including four pump action guns, cutlasses, axes and assorted charms were seized.
Source : Vanguard
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