Riot erupts in Osun over alleged killings of two ‘Yahoo boys’

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Following the alleged killing of two suspected internet fraudsters ‘Yahoo boys’ in Oshogbo, Osun state capital by police operatives , a group of youths resorted to rioting in the state.

It was gathered that some internet fraudsters were involved in an accident after hot chase by SARS operatives, when two of them were said to have died in the accident and others injured.

To protest the alleging killing, youths numbering about 35, mounted bikes and started attacking commuters as well as traffic officers with dangerous weapons.

They also waylaid a patrol vehicle of Joint Task Force along Alekuwodo area and destroyed it.

Fatimah Oyesanmi