Another crisis appears to be brewing between the Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu communities in Osun State, with both sides trading accusations over alleged illegal land takeovers in various settlements.
Tensions between Ifon-Orolu and Ilobu are flaring up once again, with land disputes at the center of the conflict, a recurring issue that has caused clashes over the years.
At a press conference, the Olobu-in-Council accused the Olufon of Ifon-Orolu of engaging in activities such as hostage-taking, kidnapping, and the destruction of economic trees on Ilobu land. They also alleged that the Olufon had illegally taken over settlements belonging to the Ilobu community.
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In response, the Secretary of the Ifon-Orolu Progressive Union, Jamiu Adewumi, dismissed the accusations, claiming they were baseless.
He accused the Ilobu community of attempting to instigate a crisis, stating that several Ilobu residents are currently farming on Ifon-Orolu land without interference or harm.
Some farmers from the area have also appealed for swift intervention by stakeholders to prevent the situation from escalating into a full-blown crisis.
