The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Jokotola has described the attack on the Palace of Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelil Olaiya as a source of concern to him and his Palace.
Oba Jokotola, in a statement personally signed by him and obtained by InsightMedia on Saturday, called for calm among residents of the two communities.
The monarch also joined the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to condemn the attack, stating that “no place for any act of violence”.
The statement by the monarch reads, “The attack on the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelil Olaiya, has become a source of concern for the Olojudo’s Palace, well-meaning indigenes and all the peace-loving people of Ido-Osun, Osun State.
“I commend our esteemed Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke, for taking prompt action. His Excellency’s swift action further reinforces his zero tolerance for violence.
“I join the Governor in condemning the attack which was a breach of peace and an unacceptable approach to expressing grievances.
“I want to assert that the palace of the Olojudo of Ido-Osun is in full support of the Governor’s efforts to ensure that the peace in Ido-Osun is not upturned.
“My subjects are peace-loving and law-abiding as confirmed in the ever peaceful environment enjoyed in the town by both indigenes and other residents.
“I, therefore, call on all interested parties in the matter to remain calm and allow security personnel do their work. I urge the youths particularly to cooperate with the police and maintain the peace that reigns in Ido-Osun. Nobody should take laws into their hands.
“Let all aggrieved persons go through the right and peaceful channels in registering their concerns.
All residents are bound by the law of the land, and we must avoid actions that can harm our neighbours or disrupt economic activities in our dear town.
“I assure all interested parties that justice will be served. Let us all work with the government on this matter.”
Oba Jokotola also warned hoodlums from neighboring towns to stay clear of his domains, as he reign will not condone any act of “Omo onile”.
He said, “Hoodlums from neighbouring towns are hereby warned to stay away from Ido-Osun. I will also not allow unnecessary exploitation of law-abiding estate developers in the name of ‘Omo onile’ (children of land owners).
“All forms of criminality are unacceptable in Ido-Osun.”
