UNREST IN OWO AS THE KILLING OF HIGH CHIEF DISRUPT PUBLIC PEACE
Unknown gunmen killed a high chief in Owo
Some youths in Owo Kingdom in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday night staged a protest over the killing of a high chief in the community, Chief Tunde Ilori Elerewe, by unknown gunmen.
It was gathered that Elerewe was murdered in the community while returning from where he and some other chiefs had gone to settle a dispute on the request of the Olowo Of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye.
Another chief whose name was not revealed was also shot by the gunmen and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in town.
The youths, chanting different songs, blocked the roads at the First Bank area of Owo where the deceased controlled before his death. The protesters also burnt tyres to express their displeasure on the situation.
A eye witness recount the happening in the town; There was chaos had to tell my wife to close the shop and come home quickly.. Moreover the governor of Ondo state has ordered bike mem to close by 6pm making it more difficult for people because once Amotekun sees you at past 6.. They seize your bike.
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