- Gunmen invade Esa-Oke: Gunmen invaded Esa-Oke in Osun State, shooting sporadically and causing anxiety among residents.
- Crisis over monarch appointment: The crisis began after the state government announced Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the new Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, contrary to the community’s wishes.
- Four youths killed, several injured: At least four youths were killed and several others injured in the violence.
- Police operatives ambushed: The police claim that their operatives were ambushed by youths in the town, resulting in seven injured officers.
- Community calls for investigation: The community is calling for an investigation into the killings and arbitrary arrests of youths in Esa-Oke.
Gunmen invaded Esa-Oke in Osun State on Monday, shooting sporadically and causing widespread anxiety among residents. The crisis allegedly began after the state government announced Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the new Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, contrary to the community’s wishes.
According to community leader Oladiti Awodiran, men in police uniform invaded the community, leading to the death of at least four youths and injuring several others . However, the police claim that their operatives were ambushed by youths in the town, resulting in seven injured officers.
The Osun police command spokesperson, CSP Yemisi Opalola, stated that the police were deployed to restore peace, but were met with resistance from the community. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has assured that security agencies have been drafted to the area to restore peace and that justice will be served to those affected.
The community is calling for an investigation into the killings and arbitrary arrests of youths in Esa-Oke. The situation remains tense, with residents seeking answers and justice for the victims.
