Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has threatened to remove from office any traditional ruler found to be fanning embers of violence around Ifon and Ilobu communities of the state.
The governor, who made this known in a statement in Osogbo by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, for breaching peace in the area, affirmed that they would not go scot free.
He said, “Requisite intelligence is being gathered on the extent of culpability of prominent leaders from the two areas.
“This time around, those involved will pay the price in line with the law of the land. Those who ignited the attacks in the areas will be rounded up and arraigned accordingly.
“I hosted a virtual security meeting last night. A physical meeting is now ongoing. We will not spare sponsors of this dastardly act.”
Continuing, he said, “Any traditional ruler found to be fanning embers of violence will be removed from office. Requisite intelligence is being gathered on the extent of culpability of prominent leaders from the two areas.”
“Since yesterday, I have issued relevant directives which are being implemented to calm the situation.All through the night, security teams have commenced de-escalation operations.
“We have dispatched security teams and further measures will soon be announced”, the Governor who is attending a national minimum wage meeting at the State House, Abuja noted.
