Six Arrested Following Violent Clash in Atikankan Area of Ado Ekiti

Tension gripped the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Thursday following a violent clash between individuals suspected to be members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and motorcycle riders.

The altercation, which sources attributed to allegations surrounding the death of a motorcycle ticketing officer, escalated as the opposing groups reportedly wielded weapons, including cutlasses and knives.

Eyewitnesses claimed the motorcycle riders accused the OPC of being responsible for the officer’s death, while others suggested the chaos stemmed from criminal activities.

Men of the Rapid Response Squad from the Ekiti State Police Command intervened to restore order. The police arrested six suspects in connection with the clash, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing individuals.\

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Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Sunday Abutu, confirmed the arrests, stating, “The command received a distress call that hoodlums were attacking and robbing innocent people in the Atikankan area. Operatives were deployed, and six suspects were arrested. Investigations are ongoing.”

Calm has since returned to the area as police intensify efforts to prevent further unrest.