Adeleke warns against Ikirun palace invasion, mobilises security agencies

Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against any planned invasion or takeover of the Ikirun Palace, directing security agencies to immediately mobilise and secure the palace grounds.

According to a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor warned that any prince found to be involved in the plot would be held accountable and culpable, declaring that “the palace remains sealed until the conclusion of ongoing litigation on the Akirun stool”.

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“Any attempt to disturb the peace of Ikirun will not be tolerated by our government. The Akirun stool is a matter before the court, and until the matter is resolved, no resort to self-help will be tolerated.

“I restored peace to the Ikirun community through an executive order, and it is only through my executive order that the palace can be reopened. The recent opening was solely for the clearing and cleaning of the environment to preserve one of our valued traditional monuments. I hereby direct security agencies to secure the palace and prevent any illegal takeover of the palace. All efforts should be deployed to sustain and maintain peace in Ikirun,” the governor was quoted as saying.