Ikire killing: Oyewumi seeks independent probe into violence

Senator Lere Oyewumi has called for an autarkic probe into the deadly unit that occurred astatine Naira and Kobo Motor Park successful Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State.

Senator Oyewumi made the request on Friday amid contention surrounding the circumstances that led to the deaths and the consequent apprehension of 4 suspects by the Osun State Police Command.

The senator, who is the Deputy Minority Leader, besides rejected allegations linking him to the unit done 1 of the suspects arrested successful transportation with the incident.

The unit erupted on Monday during an alleged effort by hoodlums to instrumentality power of the centrifugal park.

The Osun State Police Command disclosed that 2 radical were killed, portion 3 constabulary unit reportedly sustained gunshot injuries.

A constabulary serviceman besides reportedly had his AK-47 firearm snatched during the confrontation, heightening hostility successful the community.

Following the incident, the Osun Police Command announced the apprehension of 4 suspects.

One of those arrested, identified arsenic Sikiru Adedeji, was alleged to ha...