Owu communal crisis: Adeleke sues for calm

Following the communal clash between Orile Owu and Araromi Owu communities in Ayedaade local Government, which had led to loss of properties, the Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for calm in the two communities.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

The Governor further approved and directed that security operatives should immediately be stationed in the areas and protect the communities by maintaining law and order.

“Governor Ademola Adeleke has also directed the Special Adviser on Security, Mr Ojo, to mobilise security operatives to the towns to maintain law and order, 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 in Ayedaade local government, hence directing that any act or movement contrary to peace, and which may lead to breakdown of law and order in the communities, is not acceptable,” the statement read in part.

Adeleke also commiserated with the 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 urged everyone to embrace peace,” he said.

He also announced that the Government has ordered that the chieftaincy selection process which caused the communal clash, be henceforth suspended.