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Daily Post Nigeria Published Four people have lost their lives in Ondo State following a chieftaincy tussle in Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. The four persons whose identity were yet to be ascertained were said to have been killed in different quarters of the community during the crisis which occurred at Okoja quarters axis of the ancient town. The crisis which saw residents scampering for safety also led to the burning of some houses within the community as well as the destruction of cars Residents say guns and other dangerous weapons were freely used in ensuing fights. ....
Share Two persons have been feared dead in Ikare Akoko headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State following a chieftaincy tussle that led to the destruction of several buildings, cars and other properties. The deceased whose identity could not be ascertained were said to have been killed in different parts of the community after sporadic gunshots rented the air from the two warring factions who are laying claims to the stool of Olokoja of Okoja. The development led to the deployment of security operatives to the town in order to restore normalcy. It was gathered that trouble started on Monday when a new Olokoja of Okoja, Chief Sunday Bada, who was recently installed by the traditional ruler of the town, Olukare of Ikare Akoko, Oba Akadiri Momoh, after stripping Chief Idowu Ogunye of the title. ....