Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violence that rocked the Ido Ayegunle community, claimed some lives and caused destruction of properties.
Condemning the mayhem, he directed all state security agencies to urgently apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face justice.
He said, “Those behind this ugly incident, no matter how highly placed or influential in society, must be punished,”
Adeleke’s reaction was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo on Monday.
Describing the attack and the killing of innocent people as “unacceptable,” he expressed shock at the brazen violence.
He commended security agencies for swiftly arresting and detaining several attackers while urging them to go further by identifying and apprehending the masterminds behind the incident.
The Governor also dismissed allegations of irregularities in the appointment of the new Olojudoo of the community, clarifying that the traditional ruler had been an elevated Part Two Oba since 2014.
He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring that those responsible for the unrest face the full wrath of the law.
Furthermore, he directed the Commissioner of Police to widen the scope of the investigation to uncover the remote sponsors of the attack.
“I call on residents to remain calm. Security agencies are already rounding up the perpetrators of this violence. The culprits will face justice,” Adeleke assured.
