Pandemonium broke out in Oko- Olowo area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday as a notorious hoodlum.(name unknown) reportedly shot a second-hand auto parts’ dealer simply identified as Abdullahi to death.
It was gathered that an argument broke out between the hoodlum and the victim after the latter refused to ‘settle’ the former.
The hoodlum was said to have stabbed Abdullahi, but realising that the stabbing did not have any effect on the victim, he later allegedly rained bullets on him and Abdullahi died in the process.
Some residents of Oko- Olowo were said to have mobilised themselves to the scene of the incident, brandishing dangerous weapons and scared people away.
Marketers around the area hurriedly closed their shops, while commuters had to make u- turn, scampering to safety.
The spokesman of the state police command, Okasanmi Ajayi in a terse statement, condemned the breakdown of law and order in Oko- Olowo area of Ilorin metropolis.
He said: “The near lawlessness that happened in Alapa/Okolowo/Oloje axis of Ilorin this morning, following the death of one individual whose identity and actual cause of death are still sketchy is uncalled for and must not to be encouraged .
“Full-Scale investigation into the matter has been ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Cp Tuesday Assayomo. Policemen are already dispatched to the affected areas to restore calm. Detailed investigation report would be made available to members of the public as soon as it is ready.
“Meanwhile, members of the public, especially residents of the affected areas are advised to be cautious as they go about their lawful businesses, and should report any untoward activities in their area to the police as sanity is gradually returning to the areas.”