The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has raised the alarm over rising tensions between communities along the Osun and Oyo state border.
Oba Akanbi who stated this in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mr. Alli Ibrahim emphasized the need for urgent action by the Oyo and Osun state governments, to prevent communal crisis.
He alleged individuals from Lagelu in Oyo State of forcefully invading and attacking communities within Osun’s border towns.
The Monarch stressed that if the issue is not quickly resolved it could result to retaliation and escalate the situation.
He noted that government facilities, such as a district primary school and a maternity centre owned by Osun State, were vandalized.
The Oluwo of Iwo also explained that farmlands had been taken over, harvested by force, and that armed individuals were still stationed in the affected communities.
Oba Akanbi who condemned the use of violence in settling land disputes appealed to the affected residents to remain calm
He said lasting peace could only be achieved through adherence to the reports and directives of the National Boundary Commission.