The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of farmer Sikiru Onaolapo, who was reportedly shot on his farm in the Oke Ekutu area, a disputed settlement between the Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities.
Tension escalated in Ilobu on Tuesday after the lifeless body of Onaolapo was brought to the entrance of the Olobu of Ilobu’s palace in a vehicle.
Videos circulating on social media captured distraught residents demanding immediate intervention from Governor Ademola Adeleke and security agencies to prevent any reprisals.
Speaking on behalf of the community, Leke Ogunsola, the Otun Jagun of Ilobu, alleged that Onaolapo was killed by an individual from Ifon.
"Sikiru Onaolapo, who hailed from Olobu’s Compound in Ilobu, went to his farm at Oke Ekutu this morning and was shot dead. Eyewitnesses reported that the deceased identified a man from Ifon as his assailant before succumbing to his injuries," Ogunsola said.
However, the Ifon-Orolu Progressives Union refuted this claim. Its Secretary, Jide Akinyooye, dismissed the allegations and stated, "We urge a thorough investigation into this incident. What we know is that some individuals have been encroaching on areas designated as a buffer zone by the Osun State Government. The Olufon of Ifon had earlier instructed his subjects to stay clear of such areas, so no indigene of Ifon was involved."
In an interview with The PUNCH, Police Public Relations Officer Yemisi Opalola disclosed that the command had intensified efforts to maintain peace in the area.
"We have deployed additional personnel, including tactical team operatives, to Ifon and Ilobu to prevent further violence. The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, has been engaging both communities in meetings," she said.
Opalola confirmed that one suspect is in police custody but declined to reveal their identity. She assured residents that investigations would uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.
"We are committed to ensuring that justice is served and urge the public to remain calm and law-abiding as we continue our investigations," she added
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