APC, Accord Party trade blame over Osun Motor Park crisis

A violent incident occurred at the Osun Motor Park in Ikire, Osun State, on Monday, resulting in two people being feared killed. According to eyewitnesses, a clash broke out between rival groups of commercial transport workers allegedly aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party. The confrontation reportedly started when drivers affiliated with Accord attempted to take control of the facility from those loyal to APC.

The incident, which occurred around 10:30 am, involved political thugs from both parties, resulting in damage to a police vehicle recently donated to the Ikire Divisional Police Station. Videos and photographs from the scene showed two men lying in pools of blood, with one sustaining a serious head injury.

The APC and Accord Party have exchanged accusations over the crisis, with both sides alleging political thuggery and police misconduct, according to Punch Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria.

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