By Ayodele Oni
Two persons have been confirmed dead in a bloody violence at Idanre, Ondo state, witnessed during Wednesday’s ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Report said that one of the deceased victims was identified as the younger brother of the state APC chairman, Ade Adetimehin, who was also brutalized at the party’s Secretariat on Tuesday.
The State Police Command, while giving an update on the incident, revealed that
five persons, yet to be identified, were reportedly attacked, and a vehicle was set ablaze.
Three victims sustained varying degrees of injury and are currently receiving medical attention.
The command in a statement, signed by the spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh, stated that “it received a distress call from DPO Idanre regarding violent acts perpetrated by a group of individuals within the State on 18th February, 2026 at about 1105hrs. The report necessitated a prompt operational response from officers of the Command.
“In swift reaction, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, immediately deployed tactical teams to reinforce the existing security apparatus on ground.
“Subsequently, the Commissioner of Police, alongside the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Oluyemi Ibiloye, personally led a combined team of security operatives to the scene.
“Their timely intervention ensured the restoration of peace and order in the affected area.
“During the incident, five persons yet to be identified were reportedly attacked, and a vehicle was set ablaze.
“Three victims sustained varying degrees of injury and are currently receiving medical attention, while two others were confirmed dead at the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police visited the injured victims to assess their condition and assured them of the Command’s support.
“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack and to apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
“To forestall any further breakdown of law and order, the CP has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to secure the area and its environs in order to protect lives and property.
“The Command urges the good people of Ondo State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear or panic, as adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure sustained peace and stability across the State.’
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