March 31, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities, stating that they will face severe consequences, including removal from office, if communal clashes persist in their domains.
Adeleke’s warning comes after reports of renewed tensions in the conflict-prone areas. “In the midst of Sallah celebrations, I got reports of some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun towns.
The security agencies have tightened surveillance to ensure no attacks take place,” Adeleke stated.
The governor emphasized that security operatives are accelerating their investigation of key figures suspected of fueling the conflict.
He also reiterated that the peace agreements signed by community leaders must be upheld, warning that any breach would have serious repercussions.
“The security agencies are also speeding up the interrogation of key chieftains and actors in the conflict. I will remind top leaders of the towns that the peace undertaking they signed is not a joke.
“They will be held accountable. There will be accountability before the law.”
Adeleke clarified that the recent adjustment of the curfew was done on humanitarian grounds, noting that many innocent people were suffering due to the actions of a few individuals instigating violence.
However, he warned that any further unrest would lead to the full reinstatement of the 24-hour curfew.
“The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As a compassionate government, we know many innocent people are suffering because of the evil agenda of a few elements across the conflict areas.” He mentioned.
