. Says perpetrators will face full wrath of law
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned land grabbers, popularly known as Omo onile to desist from their nefarious activities or face the full consequences of their illegal actions.
Responding to a series of petitions that had flooded his office over harassment and molestation of artisans and contractors on building sites across the state, the Governor expressed disgust and anger at the reign of violence on innocent building workers by the so-called Omo onile.
He said his government will not tolerate the gruesome tactics of the Omo onile in forcing landowners to part with their hard-earned money, noting that security agencies have been instructed to go hard on anyone involved in the unwholesome practice.
His words: “I have received several petitions from Osogbo, Ife, Ilesa, Ikirun, Iwo, and almost every major town in Osun state. Recently, I received more than three petitions from Osogbo alone, where perpetrators allegedly maim and even killed some site workers,” the Governor said.
“I have reports of seizure of work equipment belonging to artisans and even illegal detention of contractors and site workers. All these must stop forthwith.
“I have subsequently directed security agencies to conduct special operations to go after perpetrators. Our administration will not tolerate brazen lawlessness and unwarranted disruption of means of livelihood of innocent citizens.
“I’m also requesting victims of these untoward activities to report incidence to law enforcement agencies for appropriate actions.”
