Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke
Claim
A Legit.ng report claimed that a supporter of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Akinlabi Akinnaso has been shot dead at a ward collation centre in Idanre Local Government, Ondo State.
Verdict
The claim is true. Akinlabi Akinnaso (Oluomo) was shot dead.
Full Text
Legit.ng published a report claiming that a supporter of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Akinlabi Akinnaso was shot dead at a ward collation centre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to the platform, “witnesses said the deceased was involved in a scuffle with armed personnel shortly before the winner of the House of Representatives election, Hon. Festus Akingbaso (FessyWest), was presented with the election result sheet.”
The deceased was allegedly killed on Sunday, 26th February, 2023, by a security personnel at the INEC collation centre, Owena Ayetoro, Idanre, Ondo State.
Verification
We reached out to sources closer to the incident’s environment who confirmed the allegations. PUNCH Newspaper had earlier reported that there was a case of death in the Idanre local government area at the collation centre. It was also gathered that the deceased, Akinlabi Akinnaso, popularly known as Oluomo, was allegedly killed by the security agents guarding the electoral commission’s office.”
Conclusion
True. Akinlabi Akinnaso “Oluomo” was shot dead in the Idanre Local Government area of Ondo State.