2 dead, many wounded in Osun communal clash

Two people were reportedly killed, yesterday, as the communal clash between Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities in Osun State that started Saturday over land dispute escalated.

It was also gathered that five people sustained gunshot injuries in the violence between the two neighbours situated in Irepodun Local Government Area of the State.

Meanwhile, the state government has declared a 24 hour curfew in Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the state until further notice.

While there are allegations of engagement of mercenaries by both communities, the state government, yesterday, called for calm and implored the military to assist to calm the situation but it seems both sides to the crisis are not willing to back down.

Meanwhile, the state government stated in a statement by its Secretary, Prince Wole Obamiji, that declaration of curfew became necessary to douse tension in the troubled area.

He said, “all citizens and residents of the affected areas are enjoined to comply with this directive as any person found contravening this order shall be made to face the wrath of the law.

“Government enjoins all our citizens to be peaceful and to be law abiding as all efforts shall be made to protect them and their property”.