Gov Oyetola Orders Probe Into Clash Between Islamic Sect And Traditional Worshippers

By Ayodele Oni

The Governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola, has condemned the clash between traditional worshipers and a Muslim group which happened in the state capital on Sunday.

The Governor noted that the State is not known for such dastardly act.

No fewer than 12 persons, including children, sustained gunshot injuries in the clash.

The masquerade worshipers reportedly opened fire at the Muslims while performing a special prayer for Nigeria at  Kamorudeen Central Mosque, located at Oluode Aranyin in Osogbo around 2:30pm.

It was gathered that the masquerades had earlier staged a threatening walk before stoning the congregation. A Camry car and the windows of the mosque were also destroyed in the clash.

Kamorudeen Islamic Society of Nigeria had organised a special prayer for Nigeria which was attended by members of the organization across the State.

According to some victims of the attack, they alleged that the traditional worshippers were led by a popular traditionalist in the State.

They also claimed that the masquerade and their worshipers under the protection of police walked  passed the mosque before they returned and descended on them with stones.

The Imam of the mosque, Kazeem Yunus, confirmed that the leader of the organisation in Iwo, Osun State, Moshood Salawudeen was shot in the head and gave up the ghost.

“Some of our members, about 12 who sustained bullet injuries, were taken to Osun State General Hospital, Asubiaro; Osogbo Central Hospital and UNIOSUN, while the corpse has been deposited at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital mortuary.”

The Governor commiserated with the Islamic group and the family of the deceased and over the death of their member whose life was cut short during the incident.

Governor Oyetola has, also, ordered the Police to get to the root of the incident with a view to bring the perpetrators to book.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the Governor noted that Osun and its people were known for peace and that the present administration has been doing all it could to sustain the enviable record of the State.

He warned that Government would not tolerate any act of criminality or violence in any part of the State.