Yoruba Nation agitators attack soldiers, allegedly seize rifle

Report indicates that some Yoruba Nation agitators allegedly attacked a team of soldiers on Friday, November 4, around Oju-Ore axis of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State.

It was gathered that the agitators who were embarking on a rally, attacked a vehicle conveying some personnel of the Nigerian Army.

An eyewitness, Mayowa Aina, said;

“Some Yoruba nation agitators holding a rally around Oju Ore attacked some military men in their vehicle. In the process, they disarmed a soldier and carted away his rifle.”

As the military stormed the area, panic erupts with many people abandoning their homes.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the command is currently investigating the matter.

According to him, no casualty was recorded in the attack.

He said;

“We are on the matter. We heard it that they (Yoruba Nation agitators) attacked some soldiers at Ota area.

“So we are working in collaboration with the Nigerian Army to get to the root of that matter. We have not made any arrest, but we are on it. There is no casualty.”

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