Following the selection of a new monarch by the Osun State Government in the Esa-Oke town in the Obokun Local Government area, a number of individuals have reportedly lost their lives in the turmoil that ensued.
The unrest began after Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, an IT engineer living in the United Kingdom, was designated as the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle, despite requests by the town people to promote their district head to the position.
Furthermore, the local populace asserted that although Ido Ayegunle falls under the jurisdiction of Esa-Oke town, the individual appointed by the state government originates from Ilesa town.
According to a local traditional leader, the Osolo of Esa-Oke, High Chief Adegboyega Ajiboye, he said that unidentified individuals had invaded the town and opened fire, resulting in multiple casualties.
“The people came in four different 18 seater buses and started shooting people in Esa-Oke. I don’t know the number of casualties we have now, because I am far away from them,” Daily Trust reports Ajiboye saying.
It was gathered that the shooters took away the district head of the Ido Ayegunle.
The Police Public Relations Officer Osun State Police command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, said the command is aware of the incident, adding that efforts were in place for the situation to be controlled.
