There is apprehension in the city of Ibadan following the death
of a law maker, Mr Olatoye Sugar as INEC prepares to announce the final winner
of the just concluded Saturday Gubernatorial and House of Assembly election.
The fear according to investigation is as a result of political
clash that resulted in the death of a member of the House of Representative, Mr
Olatoye Sugar.
Sporadic gun shots were heard around Iwo Road, Gbagi, Wema,
Alakia-Isebo, Iyana Church, Monatan which is believed is the stronghold of the
late politician.
But nobody was seen arrested, while heavy security patrol also
move around the affected areas.
Olatoye was according to sources shot in the eyes in Lagelu area
of the state and later died at the University College Hospital, UCH.
The ever busy Alakia-Isebo, Gbagi-Wema, Iwo Road- Ife
Expressway, Monatan-Iyana-Church, Iwo-road-Idi Ape road, Idi-Ape-Agodi-Gate
were deserted as residents only peep from the frontage of their homes to see
what’s ongoing on the street.
Military operatives were seen by The Nation mounting security
checkpoint at Idi-Ape, Agodi-Gate, the road leading to the Agodi Government
House among others.
Residents who have business moving around were seen raising
their hands in the hand while vehicles were subjected to serious search by the
stern looking military men.
As at the time of filing this report, many commuters were also
seen stranded and walking from and to their various destinations.
Many of the transporters and commercial motorcycles talked to
said they decided not to go beyond the streets for the fear of unknown.
However, commercial operators who were bold to convey passengers
did so as exorbitant rates.
