The Osun State Government has stated that it will not fold its hands and enjoy criminal components release terror on innocent and law abiding residents.

It likewise guaranteed that the current disruptions in Ilesa, which was triggered by a bloody clash in between two rival cult groups and land grabbers (omo onile), has been brought under control.

The state federal government likewise announced that security operatives have moved into the impacted communities, where the clash had actually spread to, in order to ensure that there is no further breakdown of order.

Making this statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, in a signed statement, advised citizens of Omi-tuntun, Ijoka, Sabo, Ilerin-Ijesa locations and other affected communities to tackle their legal activities without fear.

While revealing that peace has actually been restored to the communities, Egbemode included that the areas remain under tight security monitoring till more notice.

The Information Commissioner, who exposed that those found culpable of interfering with the peace of the state through harassment of innocent residents or who remain in possession of unlawful arms would be made to deal with the effects of the actions, interested parents and guardians to keep close watch on their kids and wards.

“The appeal became unavoidable so that they would not be utilized to perpetrate criminal activities since when the law overtakes them, they will face the full weight of the law,” she said.

“The government is likewise urging citizens and homeowners to constantly transport their grievances to the proper authorities and resist the temptation of taking law into their own hands.”

“Osun is a serene state, and the government will not excuse efforts to jeopardise that peace,” she concluded.

DAILY POST had previously reported a clash between two rival groups and presumed land grabbers which led to the death of 5 persons.

Eyewitnesses revealed that the land grabbers had encountered the cultists who were loved ones of a landed property owner.

The authorities have given that introduced an extensive manhunt for the suspects while some patrol vans of Ijamo and Ayeso Police Divisions in Ilesa were seen patrolling the town to bring back peace and order.