A community in Oyo State, Iresa-Adu, Surulere Local Council, has decried the rising insecurity, prolonged absence of a traditional ruler, and the death of Balogun of the town, Adebayo Ogunmola, on December 2. Ogunmola’s passing has thrown the community into a deeper worry, especially as the town has been without an Aresa-Adu for almost eight years.
The residents said that the Balogun played a central role in keeping the town together since the Area stool became vacant in 2018. His home was where traditional matters were being discussed and where leaders met to resolve issues.
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