The Ibule Soro community in Ifedore Local Government Area has been plunged into unrest following a dispute over the celebration of the New Yam festival. The clash has resulted in the arrest of over 50 individuals amid escalating tensions between the community’s traditional ruler, Oba David Oluleke Ogunlade, and some of his subjects….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
The conflict reportedly arose from a disagreement on the appropriate date to celebrate the festival. While some Chiefs set the festival for August 9 and 10, Oba Ogunlade scheduled it for a different day, leading to a standoff.
Tensions escalated on Friday when the Chiefs, defying the monarch’s decision, led the community in beginning the celebrations. In response, Oba Ogunlade reportedly called in police officers to the community to restore order. However, the situation quickly deteriorated as the police fired tear gas and shot sporadically when the gathering became unruly.
The crisis further intensified when a stone thrown by an agitated crowd struck and injured the Divisional Police Officer, prompting a more forceful response from the police. The unrest has left the community in turmoil as both sides remain entrenched in their positions…READ FULL ARTICLE
