Three people were shot on Sunday by some suspected gunmen, who invaded Koka Village in the Obokun Local Government area of Osun State.
A resident, who preferred anonymity, told newsmen it was around 11:30 pm when about eight gunmen invaded the village.
The attackers divided themselves into two groups, with the first set entering houses and bringing out the residents, while another set mounted surveillance on the road leading into the village.
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Another resident, also said a building that the gunmen entered first when they arrived the village was damaged with a bullet. He also said three villagers were shot but none was taken away by the attackers, adding that the arrival of hunters put them under pressure and made them fled into the bush.
When contacted, Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.
Opalola said, “Some herdsmen on Sunday attacked Koka Village in Obokun Local Government Area, and attempted to abduct some villagers.
