Mayhem was unleashed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, penultimate Friday morning, when no fewer than 40 commercial buses and private cars were vandalised by hoodlums who hijacked a night carnival holding at Idikan area of the city. About 10 people were also reported to have been wounded in the fracas, which happened in the early hours of the day, while some of the female victims were reportedly assaulted sexually. It was learnt that the carnival, which was organised by youths in the area, went on peacefully until about 10pm when some hoodlums descended on them unprovoked, thereby bringing the fun-filled carnival to an abrupt end. The youth and some adults gathered around First Baptist Church at Idikan for the carnival.

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Eyewitnesses told The Nation that the trouble makers were overpowered and repelled successfully, but that they later came back about midnight, this time, heavily armed with guns, machetes and other dangerous weapons, with which they freely attacked anyone on sight, including some women who they sexually assaulted.



It was learnt that policemen stormed the area following report of the brawl by residents, but that the few policemen retreated when they could not overpower the hoodlums on their return after their initial defeat.



This time, the hoodlums descended on vehicles parked in the area and vandalised about 50. They include commercial buses and private cars belonging to both residents and participants at the carnival. They were parked at both sides of the road at Idikan and the adjoining areas – Ayeye and Opooyeosa. They also ransacked and stole money and valuables from the vehicles.



When The Nation visited the scene of the ugly incident, residents were reluctant to speak with our reporters as they were still living in the fear of a deadly return of the attackers. Many shops were still closed in the area.



But no fewer than four police vans were seen patrolling the street to ensure security of life and property.



An eyewitness, who spoke to our reporters on condition of anonymity, said about 10 women were either sexually assaulted or wounded in the fracas, but preferred not to report to the police due to the shame attached to the act.



When asked about the vandalised vehicles, she said they had been taken away by their owners for repairs after the Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun, promised to give the victims N20,000 each to help ease the cost of repairs.



One of the victims, Mr Tunde Kazeem, whose Volkswagen Golf was damaged, told The Nation that the hoodlums stormed the area a few minutes after midnight and damaged the vehicles parked at both sides of the roads despite the fact that their owners were not at the carnival.



He noted that they were frightened to come out and confront them because it was late, adding that they called the police but they did not respond to their distress call immediately.



“We did not want to challenge them when they were destroying our cars because they were heavily armed and they may kill us in the process. The government should ban all these irrelevant carnivals outright. We do not want them again,” he said.



Lamenting the illegal raiding and arrest of the innocent youth in the area by the police, Sola Sonubi said that many youths have since fled the area as police men are parading the streets, arresting innocent people and beating up the youths.



He also disclosed though Mr Olatunbosun had banned carnivals and night parties in the council, some youths still held another carnival on Monday.



Sonubi urged the state government to ban carnivals and ensure compliance among residents.



But, Alhaji Kamil Badru, a landlord of over 35 years in the area, described the fracas as “hell,” noting that the boys are cultists who need to be apprehended on time in order to safeguard lives and property.



Ten suspects have been arrested by the police over the incident.



The state’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Inyeng Ignatius, said those arrested would be prosecuted if they are found culpable in the fracas. “We don’t want to punish innocent persons, so thorough investigation will be carried out and after that those found to be directly involved will be prosecuted,“ he said.



He added: “People were picked at random and that is why we don’t want to punish innocent ones, thorough investigation will be conducted.”



When contacted, Olatunbosun alleged that the attack was politically motivated. He said some opposition politicians are bent on creating the impression that the city is not safe, hence they sponsored the attack during Sallah period when many indigenes came to celebrate with their family from all parts of the country.



“From my investigations, those hoodlums were not from our local government. It was politically motivated. They were bent on creating the impression that the city is not safe, but they will never succeed. God’s hand is in the progress being made in Oyo State and whoever wants to stand against God cannot succeed.”



The council boss pledged to ensure that culprits were prosecuted to serve as deterrent.



He promised to assist those whose cars were vandalised during the attack.

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Wild Wild West!I reserve my comments.

What's up with these carnival things recently.
Some ladies dressing almost naked for some reasons I just can't understand.

Well, so many factors that one can attribute the violence to;

* Indecent dressing.

* Insecurity.

* Juvenile delinquencies.

* Cultism.

* Illiteracy.

* Stupid1ty.

If only there were emergency nos. and enough police post everywhere, forensic teams to extract finger prints for analysis and identification.

this is a stale news. why recycling old news. it seems the op has evil intention and imagination

Seriously, some people are animal.

Thuggery, holiganism and lawlessness is rampant in south west Nigeria. Nonsence people

adedubu boys

Molestation always!!!

We're tired of that

old news

Hmmm Nigeria!
Does it really mean we lead when it comes to crime? With their Evil hearts and them still dey go Church

please what is the best alternative sites to nairaland?? Please, biko

Lord Naya: Thuggery, holiganism and lawlessness is rampant in south west Nigeria. Nonsence people

What are you spewing from your odoriferous mouth??

but why will women stay out this late considering the volatile nature of the area?

when will the government put an end to all this carnivals that does not have any importance other than as an avenue for violence

RASCALS!

location: but why will women stay out this late considering the volatile nature of the area?

they want to witness the carnival, they call themselves omo orita

Lord Naya: Thuggery, holiganism and lawlessness is rampant in south west Nigeria. Nonsence people

Are you sure you know the meaning of rampant and nonsense?

omo c gbege gobe

What is Nigeria turning into

jimmysho: this is a stale news. why recycling old news. it seems the op has evil intention and imagination

op..dem no teach u summary 4 skul

Those names are really strange to my ears. It must be in the heart of Ibadan. Such parties don't take place in Bodija Alabogosa or Oluyole estate. They should ban those carnivals. Lagos will soon start their own and you will see miscreants harassing innocent people disturbing people with their music all night long.

Hmmmm, Animals are becoming more peaceful and friendly than some humans.

Lord Naya: Thuggery, holiganism and lawlessness is rampant in south west Nigeria. Nonsence people

Another asylee on the loose..

so bad..

That is what they are known for in that part of the niger.