By Folake Oye
Osun State Government has appealed for calm between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area following a clash over a chieftaincy issue.
The state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has also directed security operatives to be immediately stationed in the affected areas to protect both communities and maintain law and order.
The governor’s directive was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi.
Governor Adeleke who ordered that the chieftaincy selection process, which caused the communal clash, be suspended warned that anyone caught flouting the order will be arrested and prosecuted.
He maintained that he has the duty of protecting the lives and properties of the people of Araromi Owu and Orile Owu, stressing that any act contrary to peace, which may lead to a breakdown of law and order in the communities is not acceptable.
According to the report, chaos broke out between the two communities yesterday leading to the loss of lives and properties worth millions of naira.
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