* Gov Ademola Adeleke
By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Thursday July 25, 2024
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The Ademola Adeleke-led government in Osun State has taken action over the communal clashes involving Araromi Owu and Orile Owu communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area of the state.
In the past weeks, the scuffle had led to loss of properties.
The Osun state government has now called for calm in the two communities.
According to a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information And Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, made available to journalists on Tuesday, the government said: “On the same premise, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved and directed that security operatives should immediately be stationed in the area and protect the communities by maintaining law and order.”
“Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for calm between Araromi Owu and Orile Owu communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State.
“He also announced that the government has ordered that the chieftaincy selection process, which caused the communal clash, be, henceforth, suspended.
“Governor Adeleke has also directed the Special Adviser on Security, Mr. Ojo, to mobilise security operatives to the town to maintain law and order, so that anyone caught not abiding by the law is to be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.
“The government has the duty of protecting the lives and properties of the people of Araromi Owu and Orile Owu, hence, directing that any act or movement contrary to peace and which may lead to breakdown of law and order in the communities are not acceptable.
“The government particularly commiserates with families of those who lost their properties in the communal clash and added that the rift will be duly investigated.
“The government reiterates that peace is germane in every environment, and assured Osun residents of security, while also calling for the support of residents and urging everyone to embrace peace,” Alimi said.
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