DEBO ADEOYE, IBADAN
The students of IMG and Oke Bola Comprehensive High School in Ibadan engaged in violent clashes on Wednesday afternoon in the city of Ibadan , the Oyo state capital.
About 10 students were arrested by the police in connection with the violence that claimed one life and damaged properties worth several thousands of naira.
According to information gathered by Sunrisetimes.com.ng, the students were seen using different types of weapons, including cutlasses, knives, axe and other dangerous weapons.
An eye witness who was around when the incident occurred confirmed that one was killed while several others injured.
Several cars parked by the roadside were badly damaged by the students.
The Police PRO for Oyo state Police command, CSP FADEYI while confirming the incident said, “the clash was between two schools in Oke Ado and the police’s swift response led to the arrest of 10 students
He said the commissioner of Police MR OLUKOLU has ordered that the Area Commander in Iyaganku and the DPO to handle the situation and ensure that the matter did not escalate beyond what it is now.
