Kwara Community Bars Ogboni Meeting Over Security Concerns

The Oloro-in-Council and the people of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun local government area of Kwara State, have halted a planned Ogboni meeting scheduled for today in the town, citing security concerns.

In a statement issued on behalf of the council by the Esa of Oro Kingdom, Chief Samuel Otunola, the traditional authority warned that such a gathering could worsen the fragile security situation in Kwara South and should not proceed under any circumstances.

The Oloro-in-Council further disclosed that both the Kwara State government and the Kwara State Police Command opposed the proposed gathering at this time, given the prevailing security challenges in the senatorial district.

The statement also noted that the Ogboni Worldwide body, under the umbrella of the Aborigine Traditional Association Inc., has formally distanced itself from the meeting in a letter addressed to the Oloro of Oro Kingdom where the association stated that it was not aware of the event .

The statement therefore urged all individuals planning to attend the gathering to desist immediately, warning that security operatives have been deployed to enforce the directive and would arrest anyone who violates the order.

The Oloro-in-Council reassured residents of Oro Kingdom of their safety, emphasising its commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across the community.