Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken a tough stance on the crisis rocking Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, while ordering the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to displaced people.
Governor Adeleke made public the positions when he visited the villages and towns that were affected in the lingering communal crisis.
He issued a directive to the Commissioner of Police and Director of the Department of State Services in the state to summon the traditional rulers, chiefs, and identified ring leaders in each town for grilling and signing of peace undertakings.
Additionally, the state chief executive directed the search and arrest of perpetrators of the violence, insisting that those arrested should be charged to court without further delay.
Adeleke, who lamented the extensive damages in the conflict zones, vowed to permanently resolve the matter.
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He said: “This is really sad.
“I thank the security services for restoring peace.
“The 24-hour curfew imposed is working.
“We need to put a permanent end to this needless destruction of lives and properties.
“I have ordered distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced.
“The foods are going to the three palaces for distribution to the victims.
“We will ensure accountability.
“Those behind these mayhem will be brought to book.
“We are also taking stern measures to stop this ugly incident from reoccurring.
“The monarchs, chiefs and chieftains of each town will be grilled and be made to sign peace undertakings.”
The governor was accompanied by top security and government personnel.
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