BY TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO
Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the communal clash between Ilobu and Ifon communities, imposing curfew on the affected communities to enforce law and order.
The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi read, “This is to inform the public that the attention of the Osun State government has been drawn to the communal clash on land dispute between Ilobu and Ifon Communities.
“Based on this, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that curfew begins immediately in the two local governments, Orolu and Irepodun local governments.
“The Curfew will start between the hours of 8pm every night, and 6am in the morning. Human and vehicular movement is hereby restricted during the curfew till further notice.
“This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties during this period, because of the land dispute.
“Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke sued for peace between these two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.”
Governor Adeleke has also narrated how he averted a plane crash recently.
The spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement issued on Sunday revealed that there were strong indications that the two aircraft engines were tampered with before boarding.
Reports had it that Governor Adeleke and some of his aides on September 5, 2023, escaped an air crash.
It was further reported that Adeleke was on board when a private jet owned by his elder brother and billionaire businessman, Adedeji Adeleke caught fire at the take-off point at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State.
Confirming the reported aircraft incident, Olawale said contrary to the claim by the hanger owner that birds’ nests caused the incident, he clarified that there were strong indications that the two aircraft engines were tampered with before boarding.
He said, “The highly technically equipped aircraft was well maintained with the best technical crew and was never an unused platform where birds could build nests.
“Contrary to the claim by the hanger owner that birds’ nests caused the incident, birds’ nests are made with straws not bidding wires as in this case.”
According to him, “The near fatal incident was averted shortly after boarding and less than two minutes after the commencement of taxing on the tarmac.
“An early warning noise from the engines immediately prompted the pilots to direct the evacuation of the passengers. Everything happened within five minutes.
“Early reports from the internal investigation indicated sabotage. But the authorities, locally and internationally, are still investigating the incident.
“We however want to assure the public that Governor Adeleke and his aides are safe and there was no injury or any outward explosion on the plane.
“The Governor expressed his deep appreciation to well-wishers and supporters who have been calling since the report of the incident. Mr. Governor is hale and hearty,” he further assured.
