The 15th coronation anniversary of Oba Josiah Aina, the traditional ruler of Oto Awori, turned bloody as armed robbers invade the event.
The robbers stormed the palace, attacked the guests and residents and took away their valuables.
Truthlive.net learnt that the celebration was ongoing when some hoodlums stormed the community and attacked the residents.
The Gunmen were said to have taken advantage of the tension created by the attack to invade the palace where the celebration was taking place.
During the invasion, the robbers attacked the guests; vandalized properties including vehicles, and burnt some shops within the vicinity.
It was reported that the attack led to the death of a yet-to -be-identified person. While some guests were able to escape to safely, others sustained various decrees of injuries and are presently at the hospital.
The Baale Ogbetedo of Oto Awori, Obanla Adesina, said when they got the information about the impending attack, relevant security agents were informed, and an appeal was made to prevent any form of chaos.
Adesina said, “I called the council chairman to intervene over the incident and he promised to call for a security stakeholder meeting. But to our surprise, boys from the Ijanikin community suddenly invaded the ongoing ceremony.
“They attacked around 8.30am with cutlasses, bottles, and guns. There were more than 400 boys. When they entered the palace, some vehicles were vandalized and the guests had to run for their lives. Some of our boys were also shot and stabbed.”
The Balogun of the kingdom, Rufus Ifatosin, said the attack was planned, adding that the hoodlums disrupted the coronation anniversary despite Aina giving them money.
