Two killed in Osun kingship tussle
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
A violent dispute over kingship has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Araromi Owu, located in the Ayedade local government area of Osun State.
The clash which occurred on Tuesday, has caused widespread panic among residents.
According to information made available to Western Post, violence erupted due to a contest between two claimants to the town’s stool. As tensions escalated, the palace, a car, and several houses were set ablaze.
Reports indicate that security operatives responding to the crisis were ambushed and injured.
The community has been in turmoil for the past three days, with the conflict stemming from a chieftaincy matter.
A king-designate, who had been in seclusion preparing for his installation, faced a challenge from another individual asserting a claim to the stool.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police, Yemisi Opalola, stated that mobile police units have been deployed to the area to prevent further violence and loss of property.
Barrister Samuel Ojo, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Security Matters, acknowledged the severity of the situation. “We have been on it for the past three days. We have deployed security operatives to the community. I can only confirm two casualties,” Ojo said.
As at the time of filing this report, sources have disclosed that efforts to restore peace and order in Araromi Owu are ongoing, as authorities and stakeholders work to resolve the kingship dispute.
