PAKO-IGBOLE CRISIS: Hon. Olusola Adeleke Restores Peace

Hon. Olusola Adeleke, the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government in the early hours of Sunday, 7th September 2024 waged into the crisis between youths in Igbole and Pako communities and has restored peace and stability. The clashes was reported led to the destruction of properties, left several residents in distress.

Hon. Adeleke, accompanied by the entire security agencies—comprising the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Army, Civil Defense, and Agro Ranger,local vigilante arrived at the scene to calm the situation. He reassured those affected that support would be provided and urged the community not to take the law into their own hands, stressing that such actions would only escalate tensions.

In statement made available to Asako news through his personal assistant Sodiq Adesina, Hon. Sola Adeleke appealed to the affected communities to shelt their swords and allow peace to reign. He expressed deep concern over the damages caused and reassured property owners that they would receive support in due time. He urged everyone to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, emphasizing that retaliatory actions would only escalate the situation.

Speaking directly to the youths involved in the altercation, Hon. Adeleke made a heartfelt appeal for calm. He reminded them that they are all part of one family and must work together to maintain peace in the area. Additionally, he advised the youths not to obstruct security personnel when they move to apprehend those responsible for the destruction, stressing that it is crucial for law enforcement to carry out their duties without interference for long-term peace to prevail.

Hon. Oladapo Muyiwa, Supervisory Councillor for Works; Hon. Jide Buhari, Supervisory Councillor for Youth and Sports; and Hon. Olaniyan Gbeminiyi, Supervisory Councillor for Mineral Resources also joined Hon. Adeleke at the scene, lending their voices to the call for unity and calm.

According to the release, the two neighbouring communities has since begun to return to normalcy as the council Boss commended the efforts of community leaders and security agencies for their cooperation in ensuring that orderliness was finally restored.