Land tussle: Two killed as Ogun gov’s townspeople clash with neighbours
There was disquiet in the hometown of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Iperu-Remoland, following the death of two persons over boundary dispute.
The lingering boundary dispute was between Ogere, a neighbouring community, and Abiodun’s hometown in Ikenne Local Government Area.
Our correspondent gathered that the violence broke out on Thursday when youths from Iperu and Ogere towns engaged themselves in a fight.
In an interview with our correspondent, an eyewitness identified the victims as Owolabi and Obinna. He said the victims were from Ogere and were allegedly killed between Wednesday night and Thursday morning when Iperu youths reportedly stormed Ogere Toll Gate market and killed them.
According to sources, the cause of the violence was some Iperu indigenes claiming ownership of some parts of Ogere Toll Gate market. It was learnt that the disputed land was being occupied by northerners selling herds of cattle, pepper, yam and other farm produce.
According to sources, the cause of the violence was some Iperu indigenes claiming ownership of some parts of Ogere Toll Gate market. It was learnt that the disputed land was being occupied by northerners selling herds of cattle, pepper, yam and other farm produce. Punch
