Crime

Policeman, man shot in Idanre as political supporters clash

From Bola Ojuola, Akure

Two people including a policeman and a resident of Idanre in  Idanre local government area of Ondo state were hit by stray bullet as political parties supporters clash  on Saturday during the state assembly election.

The suspect involved in the shooting  according to the spokesperson for the Ondo state Police command MrsFunmilayo Odunlami  has been arrested.

According to her, the suspect was  arrested while a pump action with  two live cartridges were recovered .

Although details of what led to the shooting was sketchy as at the time of filling this report.  the two victims are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

It was gathered that the affected policeman was drafted to man the polling unit as the people came out for the House of Assembly Poll.

The bullet hit him on his right foot and was rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

There were also reported cases of snatching of ballot boxes in the area.

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