Death in Detention Sparks Mayhem in Osun

The death of one Olufemi Oriyomi in Ile-Ife, Osun State has sparked some mayhem in the state as one protester was believed to have been shot on Saturday.
Oriyomi was said to be one of two suspects being held in custody over ritual killing allegation.
The news that one of them had died in detention had sparked row on Saturday as the angry youths clashed with policemen at the Iloro area of the ancient city.
Spokesperson for Osun Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed that one person was shot, saying however that against rumours making the rounds, the protester did not die.
She said, “Some police operatives were passing through the area in show of force on Saturday, when some protesters pelted them with stones and other dangerous objects.
“They even shot at them. Police operatives involved were trying to protect themselves and one of the youths was shot. He was injured. He is being treated in a hospital. He is not dead.”