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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a strong warning, stating that any traditional ruler whose area witnesses a resurgence of violence will be removed from office.

The governor also cautioned traditional leaders from Ifon, Erin Osun, and Ilobu communities, emphasizing that they would face strict state intervention if they do not maintain the current peace and successfully manage the ongoing de-escalation efforts.

Governor Adeleke’s warning was delivered in a statement from his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday in Osogbo.

Reports suggest that the warning follows concerns raised about potential threats, with unverified sources claiming that certain groups in the conflict zones may be planning further attacks.

The statement reads, “In the midst of Sallah celebrations, I got reports of some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun towns. The security agencies have tightened surveillance to ensure no attacks take place.

“The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As a compassionate government, we know many innocent people are suffering because of the evil agenda of a few elements across the conflict areas. Any attempt to exploit the adjustment of the curfew for renewed violence will be met with full re-imposition of the 24-hour curfew.

“Additionally, I will remove from office, any traditional ruler where violence recurs. This card is on the table. Royal fathers of each town must call their subjects to order. I will wield the big stick. Enough is enough,” the statement concluded.

The state government had previously eased a 24-hour indefinite curfew that was imposed on the three affected communities in preparation for the Eid-el-Fitr festival.

This curfew was initially enforced in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun towns in response to renewed communal clashes that resulted in loss of lives and the destruction of goods and property worth millions of Naira. The curfew was implemented in the third week of March 2025.

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