Ondo APC Crisis: Police arrest 13 over murder of two people
Naija News • Feb 21
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 persons in connection with the violent attack during the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state last Wednesday.
The police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the arrest followed a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal.
Political thugs first attacked a stakeholders meeting called by the state party chairman, Ade Adetimehin, leaving many injured.
Sources said a counterattack was staged in Idanre, which resulted in the death of the two persons.
Mr Jimoh confirmed that the attack resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, injuries to three persons, and the destruction of property.
He said the arrest was...