By Charles Maduka
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, for allegedly declaring himself the traditional ruler of Ijare town in Ifedore Local Government Area without proper approval.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, four other individuals who participated in the installation ceremony were also arrested.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olutokunbo Afolabi, confirmed the arrest and said it was carried out based on an order from the state government. He explained that Aladeseyi’s installation as the Olujare of Ijare did not follow the legal process and lacked approval from both the local and state governments.
“This action was necessary to maintain peace and prevent a potential breakdown of law and order in the community,” Afolabi stated. He added that the suspects’ conduct was unlawful and could have led to violence. They will be charged in court once investigations are completed.
Meanwhile, some kingmakers and royal families in Ijare have rejected Aladeseyi’s claim to the throne. They said the proper selection process was not followed and that they were not involved in the decision.
The throne of the Olujare, a first-class traditional ruler, has been vacant since the death of Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun, Kokotiri II, four years ago.
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