Osun State Police command has confirmed the death of six people during the local government control battle between the People Democracy Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), regarding the Appeal Court judgement on sacked Chairmen and councilors.
The police command said that the crisis left several people hospitalized.
The Spokesperson of the Command, Yemisi Opalola stated this in video on social media on Tuesday.
According to Police’s Spokesperson, ”The event of yesterday left six people dead and many people are hospitalized.
”We are not happy with what happened yesterday, and various groups have been called for meeting, we have held series of meetings by the Commissioner of Police to ensure that this does not happen.
“We expressed deepest sympathy with those affected that either lost their lives and property. The CP assure thorough investigation and promise that perpetrators face full wrath of law.
“Citizens are urged to remain calm and patience as police work to restore peace.
“Those tormenting this trouble should desist from this act. This state is known for peace.
“We won’t allow anyone to distrupt the peace of our state.
“The IGP has deployed mobile policemen from outside the state to Osun, they have arrived yesterday night.
“The command will leave no stone unturned to achieve peace. Let us give peace a chance.”
