By Ayodele Oni
The Obaship tussle at Ijare in Ifedore local government areas of Ondo state has taken another dimension as Adekolajo Aladeseyi who has been parading himself as Oba elect, was arrested by the state police command.
He was reported to have along with some people, declared himself as the Olujare of Ijare.
Four other persons from the community that aided his installation process were also arrested.
The police and the Ondo State Government have declared the installation process illegal and fraudulent, as it did not follow the required laws and procedures.
The stool of the Olujare, a first-class monarch, had been vacant since the demise of Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun, Kokotiri II, four years ago.
Some kingmakers in the town and the royal family had kicked against the installation, alleging that they were never part of the selection process as required by law.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olutokunbo Afolabi confirmed the arrest, stating that it was necessary to prevent a breakdown of law and order in Ijare.
He said the suspects would be charged to court in accordance with the law, following an order from the State Government to prevent violence in the area.
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