INSECURITY: According to Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Wednesday shooting at the Craneburg Construction yard in Owo was intended to damage some of their equipment rather than hurt or kill anyone.
Akeredolu, who accompanied Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Amotekun Corps, and the state’s top security officials to the building site, warned the locals not to panic.
The old town was attacked on Wednesday night by the gunmen, sending the locals scrambling for cover.
Notable Quotes:
According to Governor Akeredolu, “I want to allay the fear of our people. What happened here on Wednesday night was not an attempt to kidnap anybody because they went away with nobody. And we have on the premises over hundred people living there.”
“Yes, there were sporadic gunshots at the wall but they never went inside to kill anybody. Everybody should know.”
“They didn’t go inside there to kill anybody. The only two people who had some gunshots were security men who they saw outside the premises.”
“So, it is clear to us that they intended to attack one or two equipment here, which they did. Their explosives affected the tyres and the windscreen of another vehicle.”
He also stressed that the shooting on Wednesday night was little compared to the attack on the Saint Francis Catholic Church in the town on June 5, and he reassured the public of his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
Background:
Clarfirorm reported that the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State was once again brought under attack by unidentified gunmen.
According to information obtained by Clariform correspondent in Owo, a construction company, Craneburg Construction Company was the target of the attack, which happened near Folahami Junction on Wednesday.
Upon spotting those present within the premises of Craneburg Construction, the unidentified gunmen reportedly began shooting.
Some explosive devices were also utilized during the attack.
Three people were hurt during a shootout in the town, according to Funmi Odunlami, the State Police Command Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the attack.
She was unable to determine if the attackers were terrorists or bandits, in her report.
