Culture

Oluwo Raises Alarm over Oyo/Osun Border Clashes

By Web News 138

By Mojisola Oladele

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has raised the alarm over rising tensions between communities along the Osun and Oyo State border.

Oba Akanbi who stated this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Alli Ibrahim emphasized the need for urgent action by the Oyo and Osun State governments, to prevent communal crisis.

He alleged individuals from the Lagelu Area in Oyo State of forcefully invading and attacking communities within Osun’s border towns. 

The monarch stressed that if the issue is not quickly resolved it could result to retaliation and unnecessary escalation of the situation.

He noted that government facilities, such as a district primary school and a maternity centre owned by Osun State, were vandalized. 

The Oluwo of Iwo also explained that farmlands had been taken over, harvested by force, and that armed individuals were still stationed in the affected communities.

Oba Akanbi who condemned the use of violence in settling land disputes, appealed to the affected residents to remain calm.

He said lasting peace could only be achieved through adherence to the reports and directives of the National Boundary Commission.

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Crime

Ritual Den: Oluwo Decries Action of Suspects

By Web News 783

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has expressed disappointment over the discovery of a ritualist den in his domain.

Oba Akanbi in a statement said it was unbelievable that Iwo residents could still kill for rituals despite his frequent anti-ritual campaigns.

He described the perpetrators as evil minded residents of Iwoland, urging security agencies to conduct a full investigation into the incident.

Oba Akanbi, who maintained that Iwo was known for morality and respect for human lives, said anyone caught dealing in human parts should be treated as criminal.

The monarch noted that security committee would be set up to liaise between the town and the security agencies to give them tip-off about suspicious ritual murdering.

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