A man was dreaded killed when police and business motorcyclists conflicted in the Yemetu zone of Ibadan , Oyo State, on Tuesday.
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It was learnt that the casualty, who was said to be a business motorcyclist, was shot by a policeman after he declined to part with cash requested from him by the cop.

A resident of the area, Abiodun Okunuga, told our correspondent on Tuesday that after the commercial motorcyclist was shot, his colleagues decided to avenge his death.

He said the commercial motorcyclists were joined by hoodlums in the area, adding that they attempted to burn a police station in Yemetu.

He said, “We were all confused because of the crisis.
“We ran in different directions because we feared that we could be hit by flying bullets.

“Someone said the hoodlums also came with guns and engaged the policemen in a shootout.”

Another version of the incident, according to another resident who did not wish to be identified, stated that a bullet from an accidental discharge hit a man when policemen raided a notorious joint in the Yemetu area, leading to a protest against the raid by some youths.

Our correspondent learnt that during the clash, weapons like cutlasses and broken bottles were wielded by the hoodlums.

It was gathered that the policemen also fired into the air in order to disperse the attackers and protect the police station from being razed.

The crisis later spread to Beere, Oje, Dandaru and other areas around Yemetu.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Police Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the clash between the riders and policemen.

He, in any case, said there was no confirmation that anybody kicked the bucket in the conflict, including that no one in the state had approached to make any answer to the police to that impact.

He stated, "Seven individuals have been captured regarding the conflict.
"Some policemen were on routine watch in the Yemetu territory when presumed criminals assaulted them."




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