Olubadan urges vigilance in Yoruba land over insecurity

The Olubadan, Oba Ladoja. Photo credit: Ademola Adegbite.

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged Yoruba people to remain vigilant as insecurity spreads across the country, warning that recent attacks in northern and central states pose a growing threat to the South-West.

A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, said the monarch made the call in Ode-Omu, Osun State, during the weekend celebration of Ode-Omu Day.

In recent weeks, the northern part of the country has recorded a surge in terrorist and bandit attacks, leaving many killed or kidnapped.

Fresh incidents in Kwara and Kogi—states that share borders with the South-West—have heightened regional anxiety and prompted governors in the zone to convene an emergency security meeting.

Speaking at the Ode-Omu event, Ladoja said the situation demands increased alertness.

“Let me use this occasion to urge Yoruba people to be vigilant amid security challenges facing Nigeria,” he said.

The monarch commended the community spirit of the people of Ode-Omu under the leadership of the Alaye of Ode-Omu, Oba Bolarinwa Oladipupo, praising their continued investment in development projects.

“I want to pledge the readiness of Ibadan to always support Ode-Omu’s development. Next year, an illustrious son and Parakoyi of Ibadanland, Chief Tunde Afolabi, will be drafted to chair Ode-Omu Day,” he added.

Ode-Omu Day is an annual celebration during which the community reviews its progress and sets development goals for the future.

Earlier, a former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, reminded attendees of the historical ties between the two communities, noting that “Ibadan ancient warriors settled Ode-Omu in its present location in 1909.”

He also commended the royal fathers for their strong turnout, particularly the Olubadan.

Members of the Olubadan-in-Council present included the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola; the Osi Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi; and the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South in the Senate.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was represented by the Salu of Edunabon, Oba Kehinde Oladepo, while the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Francis Adedoyin, also attended with his chiefs.

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