By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo
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A police officer attached to a traditional ruler in Osun state has been allegedly shot dead during a clash between Ileogbo Community and Iwo over land dispute.
The deceased officer, Akinsanya Akingbade was attached to the Olu of Ileogbo in Ayedire Local Government area of the Osun State.
The Hope Metro gathered that the deceased was shot in the chest with a locally made pistol by one Waheed Adeleye of Baale Compound in Ileogbo.
It was also gathered that the Ile-Ogbo and Iwo communities have been at loggerhead over land dispute for some years.
According to findings, some hoodlums had invaded the disputed land injuring residents in the area which caused tension and apprehension.
The incident also led to sporadic gunshots, leading to road blocks mounted by the police on the road leading to both communities.
Confirming the incident, Police Spokesperson SP Yemisi Opalola said the corpse has been deposited at Osun State University Teaching Hospital for post mortem examination.
Opalola said the suspect who was a local vigilante, guarding the palace of Ileogbo’s monarch has been arrested for interrogation.