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One person was shot dead while many others were injured in a gun duel between supporters of All Progressive Congress of All Progressive Congress APC and Social Democratic Party (SDP) at Itaji-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of the State on Saturday,
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one person was alleged to have died during the attack, with several others wounded, and now battling for life.
Local sources said the victim was among three persons, also allegedly shot at the scene, when the supporters of the SDP governorship candidate, Mr Segun Oni, and that of APC, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, allegedly engaged themselves in a gun duel.
Apart from the alleged casualty, the two persons who were shot during the violent act are said to be receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Ekiti University Teaching Hospital, (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.
But speaking while confirming the encounter and killing, APC State Publicity Secretary, Mr Segun Dipe, and the Director, Media and Publicity, Biodun Oyebanji Campaign Organisation, Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun, said those affected were allegedly shot by SDP political thugs, who swooped on a faulty campaign vehicle, belonging to APC candidate in Itaji-Ekiti.
The duo claimed that the thugs, besides shooting the dead member in the chest, also allegedly rained bullets on a vehicle belonging to the Special Adviser on Road Infrastructures to the Governor, Mr Rufus Adunmo.
