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CLAIM: According to Egalitarian Voice Media and Enterprises, PDP deputy governorship candidate Mr Festus Akingbaso claimed that thugs invaded Idanre Local Government Area during the ongoing governorship election.
FINDING: An Arise news report published on Nov. 13, 2024, claimed that thugs had invaded Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, causing mayhem in the neighbourhood. The state police commissioner, Abayomi Oladipo, has ordered an immediate investigation.
However, reacting to the allegation that thugs again invaded Idanre LGA on election day, Police Public Relations Officer Ondo State Police Command said she was unaware of the attack and that there were police officers on the ground — Idanre LGA. She added that they were instructed to report any attack. She said: “So far, we have not received any report, but we will investigate the matter.”
VERDICT: Unproven
SOURCES: Ondo state police PRO, Odunlami Ibunkun
DATE: 16/11/2024
FACT CHECK AUTHOR: Motunrayo Joel
EDITORS: Simbiat Bakare & Opeyemi Kehinde
