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TWO FEARED DEAD! Oyo shuts Bodija market after police, butchers clash
The Oyo State Government has shut down Bodija market, Ibadan, Oyo State after a clash between police and butchers on Thursday.
According to various social media reports, at least two people lost their lives in the sporadic shooting which occurred in the market and its environs.
Sources claimed the clash might be connected to the relocation of the abattoir in the market.
There are reports of gunshots and burning of tires on the road by protesters.
Butchers in the city have been protesting against the relocation of the abattoir in the city’s markets to a central one at Amosun Village, Akinyele Local Government Area.
If you’re in ibadan avoid taking the Bodiam axis there are reports of sporadic gunshots being fired as a result of a clash between The police and meat sellers!!!
Someone is dead already
RT TO SAVE A LIFE!!!!!— Village Headmaster™® (@josh_cr7) June 28, 2018
Please if you in Ibadan, stay away from Bodija market. Report has it that there is a clash between Police and butchers. Uncomfirmed reports also have it that there are death records tho.
See picture of police station on fire. pic.twitter.com/Y1mDCTPcH1
— Lawal David O. (@MisterseunPR) June 28, 2018
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