Ondo LG chairman attacked by suspected thugs at council secretariat
Some youths suspected to be thugs allegedly assaulted Tope Omolayo, the chairman of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State. The incident reportedly occurred as Omolayo resumed office after being suspended for about six months. The altercation led to chaos at the council secretariat, with shots fired into the air. Police responded quickly and have launched an investigation into the matter.
What happened
- Tope Omolayo, elected on the All Progressives Congress platform, was previously suspended by councillors over alleged gross misconduct.
- Upon returning to the office after his suspension, suspected thugs attacked him, beating and stripping him.
- The incident caused panic at the secretariat, with people fleeing as shots were fired.
- Police, led by Commissioner Adebowale Lawal, swiftly deployed officers to restore order.
- Investigations are ongoing, and the police have urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding.
