Oba Lawal’s
stance which was contained in a statement issued from his media office today
was sequel to the regrettable incident which occurred within the Oniru Estate
neighbourhood close to Millennium Estate Gates which culminated in an
altercation between some officials of the Oniru’s palace and a group led by one
Prince Tijani Oniru.
The Oniru of
Iru Kingdom, Oba Gbolahan Lawal has reiterated his stance against any form of
violence, lawlessness and recourse to self-help and suspended two palace
officials who fought with late Oniru’s son.
The Statement
noted that reports had it that the team of palace officials led by one Prince
Murisiku Ajasa was allegedly accosted by the said Prince Tijani Oniru and some
other persons while the palace officials were on a routine inspection to
supervise work being done by an inventory and enumeration group from the
palace.
According to
the Statement, in the ensuing heated argument, it was alleged that the said
Prince Oniru slapped the leader of the palace officials who was also similarly
alleged to have retaliated before the Police quickly intervened to prevent
further escalation.
“The Oniru of
Iruland HRM Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has been formally notified of
this incident, and he has immediately ordered an investigation into both the
incident and the conduct of the Palace officials.
“His Majesty
has repeatedly stated that he would not tolerate or condone any acts of
violence, lawlessness and recourse to self-help,” the statement averred.
The Statement
further noted that the Oniru has ordered the suspension of the official
involved in the incident pending further investigation by the Divisional Police
Officer of Area J and the Area Commander just has he enjoined all parties to
desists from all forms of violence but rather should uphold peace, law and
order.
“Notwithstanding
the provocative affront to the authority of the Oniru and desecration of
tradition, the Oniru warned Palace officials to remain emotionally stable in
the discharge of their duties, even in the face of provocation. In addition, he
sees no reason or excuse for violence in Iru Land. Consequently, Kabiyesi has
directed the Palace Administrator to immediately suspend the official involved
in the incident pending full investigation.
“His Majesty
enjoins all parties to desist from all forms of violence and uphold peace, law
and order,” the statement added.
According to
the Statement, the Oniru restated his commitment to allow the law of the land
to take it full course in this incident despite the palace administrative
actions that have been taken so far while awaiting the outcome of investigation
currently being undertaken by the Office of the Police Area Commander Area J
and the Divisional Police Officer of the Maroko Area.
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