Adeleke orders relief distribution, summons monarchs over Osun crisis

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to displaced residents of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun communities.

In addition, the governor has directed the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Security Service to summon traditional rulers, chiefs, and identified ringleaders from each town for questioning and to sign peace undertakings.

In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke also ordered the search and arrest of those responsible for the violence, emphasizing that those apprehended should be prosecuted without delay.

“This is really sad. I thank the security agencies for restoring peace. The 24-hour curfew imposed is effective. We need to put a permanent end to this needless destruction of lives and property,” he said.

“I have ordered the distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced. These supplies will be sent to the three palaces for distribution to the victims. We will ensure accountability. Those responsible for this mayhem will be brought to justice.”

The governor further stressed that stern measures would be taken to prevent future outbreaks of violence. “The monarchs, chiefs, and community leaders will be interrogated and required to sign a peace undertaking,” he added.