4 h. ago Disregard rumour, Osun safe, peaceful, govt tells holidaymakers

The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary.  The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted Read More

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36 h. ago Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace

Tribune Online Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace The monarch decried the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property, calling for a permanent ceasefire and peaceful coexistence among the warring communities. Osun communal crisis: Ilobu monarch laments losses, calls for lasting peace Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Adeleke establishes camps for victims of Osun communities’ conflict

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate establishment of three holding camps to provide shelter and relief read more Adeleke establishes camps for victims of Osun communities’ conflict

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4 d. ago Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced people from Ifon-Osun, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun in the town halls of their communities. A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday disclosed that the directive came after confirmation of the implementation of the distribution […] The post Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ifon/Ilobu/Erin conflict: Adeleke orders establishment of holding camps for displaced people

Tribune Online Ifon/Ilobu/Erin conflict: Adeleke orders establishment of holding camps for displaced people Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has directed the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced persons from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. Ifon/Ilobu/Erin conflict: Adeleke orders establishment of holding camps for displaced people Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Yoruba Youths Call For Peaceful Resolution Of Osun Communal Conflict

To stem the trend of communal crisis bedevilling Ifon-Osun, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities in Osun State, an apolitical organisation, the Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA) has called for a peaceful resolution of the impasse. A release made available to LEADERSHIP in Osogbo on Monday by the Osun State coordinator of the group, Prince Sesan […]

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6 d. ago Osun Crisis: Adeleke Visits Warring Communities, Assures Of Solutions

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said measures has been put in place to facilitate permanent peace between warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon-Osun and Erin-Osun. The governor have the assurance on Monday while fielding questions from journalists during the spot assessment of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the feuding communities. Governor Adeleke also expressed […]

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6 d. ago Adeleke vows clampdown on communal conflicts as community urges Tinubu’s intervention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, visited areas affected by the communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun communities, condemning the large-scale destruction of properties. Adeleke charged the security agents to go after the perpetrators. What initially started as boundary disputes between Ifon and Ilobu communities in the early hours of last Friday, Read More

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7 d. ago Warring Osun communities allege soldiers’ bias, seek IDP camps

As the violent clash between Ilobu and Ifon communities of Osun State continued into Sunday, spilling over into Erin Osun, the state government has been urged to open an Internally Displaced Persons camps for victims. This was as the Erin Osun Progressive Union accused the soldiers deployed on peace mission of taking sides. What initially Read More

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7 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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8 d. ago Adeleke Issues Ultimatum To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis

Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities in Osun State, threatening to suspend them if violence erupts again. The communities have been embroiled in a bitter land dispute, resulting in killings, destruction of properties, and displacement of thousands of women and children. Three people, including […] The post Adeleke Issues Ultimatum To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to all parties involved in the Ifon-Osun and Ilobu crisis to stop the carnage and give peace a chance. Ifon-Osun and Ilobu are neighbouring communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas of Osun State, […] The post Osun communal clash: Oyetola calls for peace, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago One Dead As Adeleke Imposes Fresh Curfew On Osun Warring Communities

Following the return of hostilities between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon in Osun State that reportedly claimed one life, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced another curfew from 6pm to 6am daily until lasting peace is restored. Recall that, following the outbreak of the incessant communal clashes in the two communities, Governor Adeleke, had […]

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9 d. ago Osun gov imposes curfew on warring communities, summons monarchs

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has re-imposed a 12-hour curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following the resurgence of violent clashes between the two communities. A statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, Kolapo Alimi, on Friday stated that the re-imposed curfew starts at 6 pm and ends by 6 Read More

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9 d. ago 1 Feared Killed In Fresh Communal Clash Between Osun Communities

One person has been reportedly killed in a renewed hostilities over land ownership between Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities in Osun State. Meanwhile, Osun State government has directed immediate security operations to restore peace between the warring communities and further urged the constituted peace committee over the matter to revive the lost peace in the areas. […]

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1 week ago Osun govt moves to strengthen security in border communities

Tribune Online Osun govt moves to strengthen security in border communities Osun State, the state government held a security workshop on Thursday aimed at preventing criminal infiltration and strengthening security Osun govt moves to strengthen security in border communities Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Policemen Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 2 Others, Rescue Victim In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others following the exchange of gunshots between the fleeing suspected kidnappers and the policemen. The policemen, with the help of men of a vigilante group, also rescued a kidnap victim, Sule Saidu of Ahuro Fulani Camp in Ifelodun local government […]

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