In a swift and decisive move to curb a dangerous escalation of violence Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared an immediate 24 hour curfew on Igbajo a community within the Boluwaduro Local Government Area This emergency measure follows a severe breakdown of law and order that erupted overnight which is the to the plunging the historically significant town into chaos.
Monarchy Tussle and The Death of Prince Famodun:
The sudden eruption of violence in Igbajo is directly linked to the long-standing and politically charged Owa of Igbajo kingship tussle This crisis was reportedly exacerbated by the recent death of Prince Adegboyega Famodun, the former Osun All which is the to the Progressives Congress Chairman, who was one of the claimants to the stool.
A Legacy of Conflict in Osun Chieftaincy Disputes:
The Igbajo crisis is not isolated It represents one of several chieftaincy disputes that have plagued Osun State following a series of controversial appointments and which is the to the subsequent court reversals.
- The King’s Two Sides: Famodun was installed as the Owa of Igbajo in 2022 by the previous administration Governor Adeleke later removed him via an executive order, which is the to the replacing him with Oba Ademola Makinde.
- Court Reinstatement: In January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a judgment which the state government immediately challenged on appeal This created a highly tense atmosphere with two opposing which is the to the factions.
The Death and the Unrest:
The passing of Prince Adegboyega Famodun last week seems to have been the trigger, pushing the underlying political and traditional tensions into violent, open which is the to the conflict that led to the immediate curfew.
Adeleke’s Security Mandate:
As the Chief Security Officer of Osun State, Governor Adeleke’s directive is clear peace must be restored immediately and unconditionally The 24 hour lockdown is an extreme measure designed to allow security forces to contain the which is the to the situation.
Enforcement and Security Deployments:
The Governor has ordered the immediate deployment of a multi agency security contingent to enforce the total lockdown and commence a 24 hour surveillance which is the to the operation
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