Five feared dead as gunmen ambush Osun farmers

At least five farmers have been feared dead after being ambushed by gunmen on their way to their farms at Modakeke community, Osun State.

The incident which occurred around 7am on Friday August 20, caused tension in the community as residents and policemen visited the scene to evacuate corpses of the farmers.

Osun police spokesperson SP Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, saying; 

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“I heard some people were killed and the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode has deployed more of our men to the scene.

“Our men are doing everything possible to restore peace in the area.”

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