Newsmen, Chiefs Scramble For Safety As Gunmen Open Fire In Olubadan Palace [SEE PHOTOS]

Unknown Gunmen today attacked the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji with gunshots, during the installation of Mogajis and Baales, destroying not less than two vehicles

Many journalists and a chieftain of Labour Party who was a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Sharafadeen Alli, were among the people who escaped death while the shooting lasted.

While the activity was going on, the four gunmen in a black Toyota Sienna opened fire repeatedly, shattering Alli’s car’s glass windows and other cars parked in front of the palace.

The journalists, who were just arriving at the gate of the palace, were caught in the fire, but they escaped being shot as they ducked for cover in the drainage outlet in front of the palace.