Osun state government has vowed to deal decisively with criminal elements in the state who may be trying to torment law abiding residents.
This follows the clashes that ensued between rival cult groups which led to the death of five Residents of Ilesa Communities.
The crisis started on Friday afternoon after suspected cultists stormed a building under construction and demanded money before allowing workers to roof the building at Omi-Tuntun area of Ilesa.
The state government while reacting to the incident through the state Commissioner for Information and Civil Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode condemned the incident and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book.
Noting the peaceful nature of the state, Mrs Egbemode said those found culpable of disrupting the peace of Osun state by way of harassing innocent citizens or being in possession of illegal arms will be made to face the consequences of their actions.
“Those found culpable of disrupting the peace of Osun by way of harassing innocent citizens or being in possession of illegal arms will be made to face the consequences of their actions.
“The government is imploring parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their children and wards, so that they are not used to perpetrate criminal activities because when the law catches up with them, and they will face the full weight of the law.
She implored residents of the state to always channel their grievances to the appropriate authorities and resist the temptation of taking law into their own hands.
Adeoye Abiodun
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