APC, Accord Party trade blame over Osun Motor Park crisis
APC and Accord Party exchange accusations over the violent Osun Motor Park crisis in Ikire, with both sides alleging political thuggery and police miscondu Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-accord-party-trade-blame-over-osun-motor-park-crisis/
A clash between rival groups of commercial transport workers occurred at Naira and Kobo Junction in Ikire, Osun State, on Monday. The incident reportedly involved drivers allegedly aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, two people were feared killed, with videos and photographs showing two men lying in pools of blood.
The confrontation allegedly began when Accord Party-aligned drivers attempted to take control of the motor park from APC-loyal drivers. An eyewitness described a confrontation between political thugs linked to the two parties. The Daily Post Nigeria reported that a police vehicle recently donated to the Ikire Divisional Police Station was damaged during the incident, with its windscreen smashed and tyres damaged.
The APC and Accord Party have exchanged accusations over the incident, with both sides alleging political thuggery and police misconduct, according to the Punch.
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