Three youths have been reportedly killed during a bloody clash between hoodlums and Amotekun operatives at Tapa in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state.
Afriupdate learnt that the clash occurred when the security operatives attempted to stop the youths in organizing a carnival which had been banned in the state.
Some officers of the security outfit tried to disperse the youths which resulted in stiff resistance by the youths.
An eyewitness told newsmen that, “In the course of trying to stop the carnival, there was an argument between the boys and the Amotekun men which made the boys throw stones at them.
“Along the line, the Amotekun officers started shooting directly at them and now, at least three people have been confirmed dead while many people were injured.
“Bullets were being removed from some people who did not partake in the carnival at all”.
The Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), said the agency is investigating the incident and would soon issue a statement on it.
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