An uneasy calm has enveloped Ikire in the Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State following a violent clash between rival groups at the Naira and Kobo motor park.

The Incident, which occurred on Monday morning, reportedly claimed multiple lives within the park premises.

According to preliminary findings, some commercial drivers lost their lives during the altercation, while several commuters were also caught in the crossfire and sustained injuries.

Residents hold differing views on the root cause of the violence. While some sources attribute the clash to a bitter leadership tussle within the transport union, others suspect political undertones

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that he could not immediately confirm the exact number of casualties.

He added that the Commissioner of Police was en route to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment and promised that a detailed statement would be released once investigations were concluded. (The Sun)