3 Dead As OPC Engages In Gun Battle During Oba Anniversary

Three members of Oodua Peoples’ Congress, OPC, were feared killed weekend at Agbamu in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following a violent clash between members protesting their expulsion from the group and other members.

Five others, who sustained severe injuries, were said to be receiving medical attention in a private hospital at Agbamu.

The incident occurred at St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Agbamu, venue of the 10th year anniversary of the coronation of Arigbamu of Agbamu, Oba Samuel Olusola Dare.

National Coordinator of OPC, Otunba Gani Adams, was reportedly present at the occasion, while members of OPC recently expelled in the state were said to have seized the opportunity of his presence to seek his intervention.

They had mobilised for a protest, a development that reportedly angered members of the state and local chapters, who were also in attendance in large numbers and a clash ensued.

Policemen at the venue were said to have been caught unawares, as the OPC members engaged in a gun battle and guests scampered for safety, leading to the abrupt end of the ceremony.

A policeman at Agbamu police post, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that three members of the group lost their lives, while several others were seriously injured.

Contacted Police Public Relations Officer, Kwara State Command, Ajayi Okasanmi, said: “As I am speaking with you, I have not received any report like that from Agbamu.”