The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has warned those behind the recent attacks on the Ajeniju of Halleluyah community, Oba Yusuf Jelili Olaiya.
Naija News understands that the monarch was reportedly beaten to a stupor over a Jummat service dispute on Friday.
Some youths from the Ido-Osun community allegedly attacked the Ajeniju for installing Hammed Tijani as the Chief Imam of the Halleluyah community on their land.
The attack occurred when the newly appointed Chief Imam attempted to conduct a Jummat service.
The monarch sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a government-owned hospital in Osogbo for medical treatment.
Reacting to the incident, Adeleke instructed security agencies to fish out those behind the dastardly acts.
Speaking through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement on Saturday, Adeleke, who frowned at resorting to self help by some elements within the Ido Osun community, said he had directed the Commissioner of Police to secure the troubled areas and arrest the ringleaders of the violent actions.
He disclosed that he has spoken with the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, who is presently recuperating from the attacks.
The Governor also stated that he directed the Olojudo of Ido Osun, Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola, to call the rampaging youth in his domain to order amidst ongoing law enforcement
He said, “resorting to violence to resolve communal disputes is unacceptable, and those found wanting will face the full wrath of the law.
“Aside from law enforcement, I have further directed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Dosu Babatunde to commence immediate peace-building and conflict de-escalation in collaboration with the security agencies.
“Any community with grievances is free to approach relevant government agencies to table such for conflict resolution. We will not tolerate violence under whatever guise.”
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