The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Busayo Oke, on Tuesday, demanded justice for the victims of a clash on a chieftaincy title in Esa Oke community, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, the

He said killing, destruction of properties, and any other form of violence must stop, just as he called for diligent prosecution of the culprits.

Violence erupted on Monday in Esa Oke following the appointment of one Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the traditional ruler of Ido Ajegunle, leading to the alleged killing of four persons and injuries by other victims, including seven policemen.

However, in a statement issued by his media office, Oke, who commiserated with the victims of the incident, lauded security agencies for their intervention, which he noted curtailed an escalation of the crisis.

“We owe gratitude to our security agencies for their prompt and decisive action. We express profound grief over the tragic violence resulting in loss of lives and injuries to members of the community,” he said.

“The same blood flows in all of us. Violence is never justified, as a community and a large family, we must stop this senseless violence.”

While stressing the imperative of identifying and prosecuting perpetrators under the law, Oke called for “an impartial investigation into both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident, saying “justice must prevail for the victims and their families.”

“We extend condolences to bereaved families and those injured. I share in their grief. These losses are monumental for Esa-Oke and Osun State,” he said.

He sued for calm and restraint, emphasising the need for peace while awaiting decisive government action at the state and federal levels.

“Rather than resorting to violence, all stakeholders must follow due process in matters of chieftaincy and traditional leadership. Aggrieved parties should make appeals to the governor or seek legal redress through the courts if necessary, reiterating. Violence or self-help is never an option,” Oke added.

The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Busayo Oke, on Tuesday, demanded justice for the victims of a clash on a chieftaincy title in Esa Oke community, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, the

He said killing, destruction of properties, and any other form of violence must stop, just as he called for diligent prosecution of the culprits.

Violence erupted on Monday in Esa Oke following the appointment of one Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the traditional ruler of Ido Ajegunle, leading to the alleged killing of four persons and injuries by other victims, including seven policemen.

However, in a statement issued by his media office, Oke, who commiserated with the victims of the incident, lauded security agencies for their intervention, which he noted curtailed an escalation of the crisis.

“We owe gratitude to our security agencies for their prompt and decisive action. We express profound grief over the tragic violence resulting in loss of lives and injuries to members of the community,” he said.

“The same blood flows in all of us. Violence is never justified, as a community and a large family, we must stop this senseless violence.”

While stressing the imperative of identifying and prosecuting perpetrators under the law, Oke called for “an impartial investigation into both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident, saying “justice must prevail for the victims and their families.”

“We extend condolences to bereaved families and those injured. I share in their grief. These losses are monumental for Esa-Oke and Osun State,” he said.

He sued for calm and restraint, emphasising the need for peace while awaiting decisive government action at the state and federal levels.

“Rather than resorting to violence, all stakeholders must follow due process in matters of chieftaincy and traditional leadership. Aggrieved parties should make appeals to the governor or seek legal redress through the courts if necessary, reiterating. Violence or self-help is never an option,” Oke added.