A man identified as Suraju Alabi, aka ‘Taka’, has died after fighting with some security men attached to the Akire of Ikire’s palace in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State on Sunday.
The deceased, who was reportedly beaten with local charms, was said to have invaded the palace with hoodlums to forcefully release a suspect.
The incident later created panic in the town, prompting deployment of security personnel and men of Amotekun Corps.
Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said, ”One Suraju Alabi had led a gang of the hoodlums to the palace of Akire of Ikire to forcefully release a suspect arrested by the vigilantes attached to the palace.
“The rescue mission was resisted by the vigilantes and a fracas ensued. Consequently, both parties sustained bodily injuries and taken to different hospitals for treatment. Suraju later died in the Catholic Hospital, Apomu.”
