OWO, ONDO — The Owo Local Government Secretariat was plunged into chaos earlier today as suspected thugs launched a violent assault on the suspended council chairman, Hon. Tope Omolayo, stripping him naked in a brazen display of lawlessness that has sent shockwaves through the community. Omolayo had reportedly arrived at the government premises to resume his duties following a six-month suspension, but the situation quickly spiraled into a scene of terror.
Eyewitnesses described the secretariat as a “war zone,” reporting that gunshots rang through the air and sent civil servants and residents fleeing in different directions for safety. According to sources on the ground, the attackers stormed the premises shortly after the chairman’s arrival, effectively shutting down administrative activities. During the ensuing pandemonium, Omolayo was reportedly mobbed, assaulted, and publicly humiliated.
This dramatic escalation has intensified the legal and political controversy surrounding Omolayo’s tenure. While his suspension has been the subject of ongoing administrative disputes, some insiders have questioned the legitimacy of the process, claiming that no formal letter of suspension had been served before the crisis erupted.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from observers who described the assault as a dangerous descent into anarchy. There are growing concerns regarding the involvement of non-state actors in political disputes that should be governed by constitutional frameworks. In light of the rising tension in the ancient town, community leaders and workers have issued an urgent appeal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and state security agencies to intervene and prevent further bloodshed.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or any potential arrests.
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