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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Two Suspected motorcycle thieves arrested In Osun

 

 

Two residents of Osogbo, Osun State, suspected of stealing a motorcycle were arrested in the Olugun Area of the community on Saturday.

The suspects, whose names were given as Samad and Habeeb, having successfully stolen the motorcycle, were caught dismantling it in Olugun Area by some hunters.

According to reports, some residents became suspicious of the two men and alerted some local hunters within the neighborhood, who moved to the scene and arrested the suspects.

A resident who craved anonymity said, “Samad is 27 years and his accomplice, Habeeb is a 23-year-old man. They stole the motorcycle but we can’t say specifically where they stole it

“But on Saturday, we saw them dismantling it. They had a sack with them and they were packing the parts of the motorcycle into the sack as they dismantled it.

“Some residents became suspicious and alerted some local hunters living close to the neighborhood. They came to the scene immediately and arrested the two suspects. They were handed over to the police.”

When contacted on Sunday, Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, promised to contact the Division covering the community where the suspects were arrested for details.

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