Friday, March 29, 2024

Osun Chieftaincy tussle: Confusion In Iree as angry indigenes burn palace

BY TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO

There is anxiety in Iree, headquarters of Boripe North Local Council Development Area of Osun State, as suspected hoodlums on Thursday evening, set buildings inside the Aree’s palace ablaze.

This reportedly led to the blockage of major roads in the town.

Some of the aggrieved indigenes set bon fires on roads in protest over the alleged arrest of a traditional chief in the town, the Aogun of Iree, Chief Soliu Atoyebi by security agents.

There had been palpable fear in the town following the appointment and approval of Prince Ponle Ademola as the Aree of Iree by the immediate past administration of Gboyega Oyetola.

Some ruling houses in the town had rejected the selection of Ademola and alleged imposition.

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