Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested Adekolajo Aladeseyi, a self-acclaimed traditional ruler, for allegedly installing himself as the Olujare of Ijare in the Ifedore Local Government Area without proper authorization.
Aladeseyi was arrested alongside four other chiefs on the
orders of the state government.
The unauthorized installation took place on April 17, 2025,
with plans for Aladeseyi to undergo a 30-day traditional rite before police
intervened.
Olujare stool, a first-class kingship position, became
vacant following the death of Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun four years ago.
The State Police Commissioner, Olutokunbo Afolabi, confirmed
the arrest, stating that it was necessary to prevent a breakdown of law and
order in the community.
According to him, Aladeseyi’s installation did not follow
any legal process, nor did it have the approval of the local government or the
state government.
He said four other suspects were also taken into custody
alongside the self-proclaimed monarch, noting that the suspects would be
charged to court in accordance with the law.
Recall that some kingmakers in the community had earlier
raised objections to Aladeseyi’s selection and installation, describing the
process as fraudulent.
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