Three feared killed as hoodlums clash in Ibadan

Three people were feared killed on Thursday, while many were injured as hoodlums clashed in Abebi, Oloosa- Oko , Oopo and Orita – Merin areas of Ibadan, Oyo State .

Residents said the fight started three days ago when a popular Fuji musician visited the Gbagi area of the ancient town to perform in commemoration of the Workers Day .

A resident of Abebi , who spoke on condition of anonymity, said , “ The musician threw some cash to the hoodlums and they began to struggle for it. There were two gangs . One felt the other had more of the money and the gang wanted to take the money back . Fight started from the struggle and it began to spread to other areas in Ibadan.

“ We alerted the chief security officer of the areas , Chief Gbenga Akinyemi , to the brewing crisis , but he was not around to quell it. The police came the second day when the fight escalated and restored peace . But the peace was again disrupted when another round of fight broke out again . One Hammed Barika and two others were killed during exchange of gunshots. It was only when anti – riot policemen arrived that the hoodlums ran away. ”

The resident added that there was still panic among the people in the affected areas with the news that the hoodlums were regrouping .

The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State , Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the incident, but said he was not aware of the killings .

“ I am not aware of any death . However, there was actually a public disturbance by some hoodlums . The police responded swiftly and restored normalcy. Some arrests have been made and the case is under investigation , ” he said .