Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for some Yoruba Nation agitators after reportedly attacking soldiers and carted away a rifle.
The incident occurred on Thursday around Oju-Ore axis of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State.
A source hinted that the agitators attacked a vehicle conveying some personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The source said, “Some Yoruba Nation agitators holding a rally around Oju Ore allegedly attacked some military men in their vehicle. In the process, they disarmed a soldier and carted away his rifle.”
Confirming the incident on Friday, the state Police Command said there was no casualty.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed that the command had begun investigation into the matter.
Oyeyemi said no arrest had been made over the incident, adding that the perpetrators would not go unpunished.
He said that the police had restored calm in the area.
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’s no casualty.”
