Boundary Dispute: Osun Police Arrest Four As Hoodlums Attack Operatives In Ilobu
The Osun State Police Command in Thursday, said it has arrested four suspects following renewed hostilities between residents of Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities over boundary demarcation.
The Command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement, said operatives had successfully quelled tensions between the communities.
The police spokesperson, however, condemned the alleged attack on operatives who responded to a distress call as the residents were about to clash.
Ojelabi explained that the security operatives were performing legitimate duties when they were attacked in Ilobu.
The release partly read, “The Osun State Police Command has noted with serious concern a viral video circulating on social media where police officers were attacked by hoodlums from Ilobu Community.
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“The Command strongly condemned the act, describing it as unlawful and a direct attack on constituted authority. The incident occurred when a team of police officers was dispatched based on information that the peace of Erin-Osun/Ilobu communities was about to be compromised by certain disgruntled elements over a disputed boundary land.
“The officers arrived at the scene and dispersed the hoodlums. Subsequently, some youths of Ilobu community went rogue and manhandled the police officers. One of the officers was dragged to Olobu Palace, where he was further subjected to inhumane treatment.”
To prevent a further breakdown of law and order, Ojelabi said the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has deployed an intervention team to the affected communities.
He added, “Four suspects were arrested in connection with the matter. Although more suspects have been identified, they will very soon be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“The Command hereby issues a stern warning to residents of both communities to desist from any form of violence, hostilities, or attacks on security agents.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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