The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Monday debunked rumours of an existing terrorist group in his domain, and warned against the spread of untrue information about the town.
It would be recalled that an Islamic group based in Iwo was trending last week on social media supporting the Palestinian State, as the leader of the group was seen leading disciples to recite Arabic text in support of the crisis-ridden state.
Reacting in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Alli Ibraheem, Oluwo said the report of a terror group in the town was misleading and coordinated by the enemies to discredit the security peculiarity and religious strength of Iwoland.
The monarch said: “The media report of the existence of a terrorist group in Iwo is false and unfounded. Iwo remains the most peaceful town in South Western States promoted by the activities of Jaysu Security Network, an annex of Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen under the leadership of Sheik Dahood Imran Molaasan.
“Imran Molaasan is an international asset who has efficiently delivered international assignments.
“He is one of the foremost educational philanthropists, awarding scholarships to indigent students.
“Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen has over 40 schools in Iwo, including the College of Education and orphanage homes.”
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“The group was established over 20 years ago. I do not know when contributing to strengthening the national security and academic excellence is termed as terrorism.
“No Terrorist can enter Iwo. Iwo is peaceful.
“In Iwo, Jaysu Security Network is the most trusted and active. They work directly with the Nigerian Police Force.
“They know the nook and cranny of everywhere. The police use them to effect the arrest of hardened criminals.
“One other peculiarity of Iwo is the non-existence of movement restrictions in the name of rituals. You can move freely in Iwo anytime, including midnight. It is the freest town.
You also can’t place a sacrifice at junctions in Iwo. Jaysu Security Network will arrest you should you try such.
“The enemies of Oluwo, Iwo and those against the unbroken toughness of Jaysu in defending the sanctity of the town are behind the lies. It’s all lies. No bandit in Iwo can encroach on Iwoland.”
