Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday visited Ifon in Orolu Local Government and Ilobu in Irepodun Council to inspect the level of destruction in the warring communities.
It was reported that over 100,000 residents were displaced; lives were lost and over N2billon property were destroyed during the clash, which later spread to Erin-Osun, over land dispute.
Subsequently, Adeleke imposed 24 hours curfew on the communities and handed over warning letters of dethronement to the affected monarchs.
Yesterday, Adeleke, with some members of his executive council (exco) conducted an on-the-spot assessment on the warring communities, which lasted for about two hours.
The governor and his entourage toured Ilobu, Ifon and Erin-Osun. Yesterday, Adeleke, with some members of his executive council (exco) conducted an on-the-spot assessment on the warring communities, which lasted for about two hours.
The governor and his entourage toured Ilobu, Ifon and Erin-Osun. It was learnt that several buildings were burnt in Ilobu, including two filling stations. There were countless empty bullet shells in the places affected by the clash.
Most Ilobu residents have moved to the boundary of Okini via Ojutu bridge, a neighbouring town to the warring communities. They stood beside the road, lamenting the level of destruction.
Speaking to reporters after the assessment, Governor Adeleke condemned the level of destruction, lamenting that such crisis would give the state a bad image.
He said: “We have gone round and as you can see, there are security operatives in all the places. The curfew imposed has been very effective because we went round the three communities- Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun.
“I am happy that the whole place is calm now. I want to commend security agencies for restoring peace.”
Osun State Police Command through its spokesperson, SP Adeola Adeoye, said: “Three suspects have been arrested in possession of a Dane gun.
“Thorough investigation will be conducted and suspects will be charged to court for prosecution. The command is monitoring the situation to fish out trouble makers and their sponsors, who will face the full wrath of the law.”
