
There was pandemonium in Esa-Oke community of Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State after a conflict with Ido-Ijesa over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s appointment of Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the brand new king of Ido-Ajegunle.
The Nation remembers Adeleke, after the State Govt Council assembly, authorised the appointment of Ajayi as Olojudo of Ido-Ijesa although the group had a king.
The Esa-Oke group kicked in opposition to the appointment, arguing that they’ve a king in Ido-Ajegunle which is a part of their land, insisting a non-indigene distinct from their city can rule on their land.
A high safety supply alleged the kidnap of the brand new monarch appointed by Adeleke triggered the communal conflict which resulted in capturing, ambush and killing in Esa-Oke.
The Esa-Oke Neighborhood via Esa-Oke Central Union, Oladiti Awodiran, in a chat with reporters in Osogbo on Monday night, alleged: “Males in police uniform invaded the group and began capturing sporadically resulting in the dying of 4 youths whereas a number of others have been wounded within the mayhem.
“The unrest was because of the announcement by Governor Ademola Adeleke who appointed a stranger as Oba in a group inside our city. We resisted the set up.”
He lamented that there was a king within the city earlier than Adeleke made the appointment, lamenting youths of the city have been being arrested after the unrest.
Commissioner for Data Kolapo Alimi stated Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered investigation to unravel the reason for the conflict and vowed that culprits might be handled.
Osun Police spokesperson Yemisi Opalola acknowledged seven policemen have been shot in an ambush throughout the conflict.
She stated the Obanla of Esa-Oke, Olayinka Olatunji Lawrence, his son and 7 others have been arrested in reference to the disaster.
The brand new king of Ido-Ajegunle, Oba Timileyin Ajayi, via certainly one of his chiefs, Ibironke Busuyi denied that the group and Esa-Oke weren’t at struggle.
He stated: “We sought authorities intervention and offered documentation to assist our claims that we aren’t underneath Esa-Oke. The state authorities in pursuance of justice affirmed our declare, resulting in the appointment of the brand new Olojudo.
“Sadly, the individuals of Esa Oke have continued to encroach on our land, resulting in violent clashes.“