Gunshots fired at palace as Olubadan installs Mogajis, Baales

chika ebuzor

September 25, 2017 8:06 PM

Sources say four gunmen, who came in a black Toyota Sienna, arrived the palace at about 11:45 a.m. and fired several shots.

Gunshots were fired by unknown gunmen at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Monday.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the incident occurred at the Popoyemoja palace of the traditional ruler where he was conducting the installation ceremony for some Mogajis and Baales.

Sources said four gunmen, who came in a black Toyota Sienna, arrived the palace at about 11:45 a.m. and fired several shots at some vehicles of visiting dignitaries.

A former Secretary to the Oyo State Government and Labour Party chieftain, Sharafadeen Alli, and some journalists were among those who escaped death while the shooting lasted.

Alli’s car and several others were, however, riddled with bullets in the shooting which was said to have lasted about 10 minutes.

The installation, however, went on.

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The Police Commissioner in the state, Abiodun Odude, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with NAN, saying it was being investigated.

He also said no arrest had been made.

NAN reports that the traditional ruler had dragged the state government to court over the review of the 1957 Olubadan Chietaincy Law and government’s subsequent coronation of 21 high chiefs and Baales.

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