Oyetola Wades into Land Dispute As Warring Communities Sign Peace Pact
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State said on Thursday that government would not tolerate any act capable of threatening peace and security of lives and property of the people of the State.
The meeting had in attendance monarchs of the two communities, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Al-Maroof Adekunle Magbagbeola, and the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan.
It was gathered that crisis is gradually brewing between the two communities over land settlement located within the area, as the duo are laying claims to the land.
But in a swift response towards preventing possible violence that might result from the dispute, Governor Oyetola held the meeting to broker peace and restore unity between the two contending towns.
The Governor urged the two parties to maintain the peace, adding that the law would take its due course on anybody or party found to be engaging in any act capable of breaking law and order in any part of the State.
The meeting resolved that the two communities should stay off the disputed land until the matter is amicably resolved.
It was further resolved that all the farmers from Ilobu that are farming on Ifon land and vice versa should be allowed to go back to such farming lands without let or hindrance and without molestation.
The Governor implored the traditional rulers to talk to their subjects and ensure that peace continues to reign in the land.
In their separate remarks, the two monarchs, who signed a peace accord, assured the State government of their readiness to be law-abiding citizens.
