Ondo 2020: How DPO led attack on my Residence – APC guber aspirant, Adelami

A governorship Aspirant of the APC, Chief Olayide Adelami on Sunday alleged the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), Owo Division One, SP Akingbehin Akinwumi, of leading some police officers and suspected thugs known as ‘ Aketi Boys’ to attack his Owo residential area ahead of the July 20 party’s primaries in Ondo state.

The ‘ Aketi boys ’ were said to be loyal to the Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Natural Resources, Mr Fatai Lawal.

The alleged attack was reportedly carried out for hours with sporadic shooting of gun fire at; No 1, Adelami street, off Isuada road, Iselu-Owo by the suspected political thugs.

A press statement signed by Rahaman Yusuf, the media Aide to Adelami, indicates that security men attached with the Aspirant however prevented the DPO team from attacking his residence.

Adelami alleged that the attack saw the DPO in one hilux van, an armoured personnel carrier, some Aketi branded vehicles and motorcycles carrying known thugs and cult members brandishing guns and other harmful weapons advance on the house from different directions.

“Some of the boys were seen buying petrol with gallons at the filling station by the house while some were shouting that the building be razed.

It is a shame that the Nigerian Police Force, Ondo state command, will allow itself to be used by the governor to oppress and intimidate his opponents in a manner that makes one wonder if the Ondo State command of the Nigerian Police is an arm of Akeredolu’s government.

We hereby call on the Inspector General of police to, as a matter of utmost urgency, look into the activities of the police in Ondo state before to avoid further threat to peace and stability in the state.

It is on record that the Adelami Campaign Organization and the ÓLàmìLaaka family have remained committed to peace and decorum in the face of all these unwarranted provocations and attacks and will continue to be. ” the statement said.

When contacted on telephone for reaction, the Spokesman of the Ondo state Police Command, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro who denied the allegation against the DPO, said policemen when at the scene to restore peace when the two sides were engaging in bloody clash.

The PPRO said no arrest had been made due to heavy shooting of gunfire by the suspected political thugs.

Both Akeredolu and Adelami both Owo local government kinsmen, are both vying for the APC gubernatorial ticket.

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