Adeleke Suspends Chieftaincy Selection Process In Osun Communities, Directs Security Operatives To Maintain Law And Order

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed security operatives to be stationed in Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State to maintain law and order.

The governor also suspended chieftaincy selection process which reportedly prompted the communal crisis.

The unfortunate crisis between the two communities led to the killing of a civil defense personnel,a civilian and many properties were burnt and destroyed.

Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi in a statement signed on Tuesday said “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved and directed that security operatives should immediately be stationed in the areas and protect the communities by maintaining law and order.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has also directed the Special Adviser on Security, Mr Ojo, to mobilise security operatives to the towns to maintain law and order, that anyone caught not abiding by the law is to be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.

Alimi stated that “the Government has the duty of protecting the lives and properties of the people of Araromi Owu and Orile Owu in Ayedaade local government, hence directing that any act or movement contrary to peace, and which may lead to breakdown of law and order in the communities, is not acceptable.

“The Government particularly commiserate with the families of those who lost their properties in the communal clash, and added that the rift will be duly investigated.

“The Government reiterates that peace is germane in every environment, and assured Osun residents of security, while also calling for the support of residents, and urged everyone to embrace peace.”