Two killed as Ife-Modakeke  clash resurfaces

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A yet-to-be identified woman and her son have been killed inside their farm in a town named Alapata between Modakeke and Ife in Osun State by unknown persons.

Scene from the clash

It was gathered that the deceased bodies have been deposited at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, OAUTH, Morgue.

A source in the town, who pleaded anonymity said that the death may be connected to a fail business but the monarch has pleaded with the youth to allow community leaders to investigate the matter.

The youths have also vowed to pick up arms against the perpetrators.

Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer, Madakeke Progressive Union, Debo Babalola confirmed that two persons were killed under circumstances yet to be unraveled.

“It is true that two persons were killed and the youths are angry, but we don’t know the circumstances surrounding their death yet.

“We are investigating the situation and by tomorrow morning, we might have adequate information about the situation”, he said.

Also, Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola who also spoke to NPOreports on the incident said “the woman and her son were murdered inside their farm in one village called Alapata, Toro by unknown person.”

She also confirmed that DPO Ife A Division, Moore has invited the Modakeke youth leader into a meeting in his office to douse the tension.

“The DPO is negotiating peace in that community presently,” she added.
NPO reports

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