The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Kayode Fayemi, in a broadcast
to the people of the state, has declared a 7pm to 7am curfew in the state after
thugs on Friday took to the streets burning houses and looting shops.
Friday’s violence followed the killing of a former Ekiti
State chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Omolafe
Aderiye, who was killed in his office in Ijigbo area of the state capital,
Ado-Ekiti.
Reports said Aderiye was shot at close range in his office .
He is reported to have died before medical attention could
get to him.
The former NURTW chairman was believed to be a staunch
supporter of the governor-elect, Mr Ayo Fayose and took active part in his
campaign coordination.
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