Osun Govt. Calls For Calm On Orile Owu And Araromi Owu Communal Crisis In Ayedaade LG

… Directs Security Operatives To Maintain Law And Order…

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 23/7/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Based on the communal clash between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade local Government, which had led to loss of properties, Osun state Government has called for calm in the two communities.

On the same premise, 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.

The directive from the state Government through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi reads as follows:

Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for calm between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade local Government area of Osun state.

He also announced that the Government has ordered that the chieftaincy selection process which caused the communal clash, be henceforth suspended.

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.

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.

E-signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment.