Osun: Fear As Soldiers, Police Engage In Gun Duel, Injures One

Tension has escalated in the Ajegunle Spare parts market area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following a clash between some uniformed soldiers and police officers.

The clash which occurred on Sunday, arose after some soldiers and policemen in different vehicles refused to allow each other to pass through the market.

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Verified sources confirmed that the show of superiority escalated into a clash between the two security outfits, resulting in a gun attack which lasted for more than ten minutes.

One policeman was injured during the clash, while spare parts dealers, traders and residents around the area scampered for safety.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity told This Day that the gun duel between the soldiers and the policemen created panic in the area.

The source said: “Both of them did not want to reverse for the other to pass. The police officer identified himself while one of the three soldiers in the car still directed the policeman to reverse. His refusal led to the clash.

The police officer called Dugbe Police station while another three military personnel emanate from nowhere to join the other soldiers.”

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Another source within the market said a policeman was reportedly beaten by some soldiers to the surprise of many people who witnessed the incident.

He said: “The matter degenerated and there was an exchange of gunshots for some minutes. We closed our shops and fled the scene to escape being shot.

But the situation became tense when some police operatives from Dugbe Police Division, located a few meters away from Ajegunle spare parts market arrived at the scene and engaged the soldiers in an argument.

“The incident occurred some around 5pm yesterday. We all fled from the scene to avoid being hit by a straight bullet.”

The spokesperson for Osun Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the clash said the matter had been resolved.

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