Ife/Modakeke Crisis Has Nothing To Do With Killing Of Five Osun Farmers – Ooni Of Ife

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has refuted claims linking the killings of five farmers in Toronto village of Osun to the long-resolved Ife/Modakeke dispute.

It could be recalled that there was tension among residents of Ile-Ife and Modakeke of Osun State on Friday after the death of five farmers from Modakeke along Toro Road in the early hours of the day.

Reacting to the incident, Comrade Moses Olafare, Director Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace said that some mischief makers tried to juxtapose the criminality to the long-resolved Ife/Modakeke crisis. However, the Palace of Ife wishes to state that what transpired at Toro village was sheer criminality and the long hand of the law will soon catch up with the perpetrators.

The statement, while condemning the unfortunate incident, stated that the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to the necessary security authorities, who swung into action immediately.

“It is in the public knowledge that the country like its counterparts across the world is being confronted by security challenges, which would soon be a thing of the past with the corporation of all especially we (citizens),” The statement said.

It added that attempts to add communal colouration to the issue is an attempt to distract security operatives from arresting the evil minds behind the barbaric act.

“While lauding government and security operatives including the Police, Department of State Service (DSS), the Nigeria Army, Vigilante groups and others for being responsive to the ugly situation and their immeasurable roles in sustaining the peace being enjoyed in the communities, the Ooni implores all law abiding persons to carry on with their legitimate activities as perpetrators of acts of criminality are not representing any community and will only be treated as criminals,” the statement said