Nigeria, April 25 -- A person has been confirmed shot as shootings and burning were reported in the ancient city of Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Several other persons were also reported injured and property destroyed in the incident that occurred on Monday morning

Although reports said two persons died in the chaos, the police said the only person shot is alive but receiving treatment at the hospital.

Residents awoke to sporadic shooting across the town on Monday morning, forcing shop owners and early arrivals at markets to shut down their businesses.

It was gathered that commercial activities were affected in the ensuing melee, as residents abandoned the town in panic.

Some houses were also torc...