Boundary Dispute: Ekiti Gov Oyebanji Reaches Out To Kwara Counterpart For Solution

By Ayodele Oni

In the recent violent attack on the Eda Oniyo community, Ekiti State Government has urged residents to remain calm while reaffirming its commitment to the security of lives and property.

A high-level state government delegation visited the affected area on Sunday to assess the situation and ensure that the Governor’s order for the deployment of additional security personnel is being followed.

The visit comes after a deadly clash attributed to a boundary dispute between Eda Oniyo Ekiti and Obo Ayegunle in Kwara State on Saturday.

The conflict, which reportedly involved armed men from Obo Ayegunle, resulted in the tragic death of a community youth leader.

The delegation included the State Commissioner for Information,  Taiwo Olatunbosun; the Special Adviser on Security, Brig. Gen. Ebenezar Ogundana (rtd.); and the State Commissioner of Police, (CP) Tunde Akinyele as well as a military Gartisoon Commander.

They were received by the Commissioner for Local Government, Folorunsho Olabode; House of Assembly member, Iyabo Okeimen; and Local Government Chairman, Alaba Dada.

The government assured the people of its commitment to resolving the boundary dispute and ensuring peace in the region.

Information commissioner and state police commissioner that addressed the people of the community stated that contact has been established with military in Kwara state to deploy soldiers to Obbo Aiyegunle boundary to stop further attacks.

They assured that as soon as Governor Biodun Oyebanji returns from his foreign trip, he will establish contact with his Kwara state counterpart with a view to resolve the crisis permanently.

Eleda of Eda Oniyo, Oba Julius Awolola advised that more soldiers, police and other security Agents should be deployed and remain permanently in the disputed area until the crisis is resolved.