By Ademola Adeleke
The Ekiti State Police command has confirmed the arrest of four persons in connection with the crisis that erupted at Atikankan area of Ado early this morning.
The platform had earlier reported the crisis where two persons were confirmed injured.
In a statement by the public relations officer, Sunday Abutu, the command had ordered investigation into the melee.
The statement reads in part:
Today being 11/05/2023 at about 10:00hrs, The command received a distress call that there was a clash between the operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency (AMOTEKUN) and a group of irate youths in Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti.
- The Command immediately deployed operatives to the scene to maintain peace and forestall further damage.
- Upon reaching the scene, it was discovered that two(2) persons were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital.
- The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP OGUNDARE DARE, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
- Four suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, normalcy has been restored to the area.
