Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over plots by some people to resume the Ifon and Ilobu communal clash over land dispute. 

He spoke on Monday barely 24 hours after The Nation visited the warring communities on Eid-el-Fitr celebration and observed the tense  atmosphere and animosity despite tight security measures.

Adeleke vowed to dethrone the Kings of the warring communities if they fail to maintain peace and allow the war to escalate again. 

In a statement by his spokesman, Olawale Rasheed Adeleke ordered the traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities to sustain peace and de-escalation of the crisis. 

He said; “In the midst of sallah celebrations, I got reports of some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun towns. The security agencies have tightened surveillance to ensure no attacks take place. 

“The security agencies are also speeding up the interrogation of key chieftains and actors in the conflict. I will remind top leaders of the towns that the peace undertaking they are signing are not for joke. They will be held accountable. There will be accountability before the law.”

He added: “The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As a compassionate government, we know many innocent people are suffering because of the evil agenda of a few elements across the conflict areas. Any attempt to exploit the adjustment of the curfew for renewed violence will be met with full re-imposition of the 24-hour curfew.

“Additionally, I will remove from office, any traditional ruler where violence recurs. This card is on the table. Royal fathers of each town must call their subjects to order. I will wield the big stick. Enough is enough.”