Awujale Palace Situation: Ogun Police Denies Reports of Siege
The Police Command in Ogun has dismissed reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode is under siege by thugs and miscreants.
The statement was made by DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command's spokesperson, in Abeokuta on Wednesday. According to Babaseyi, the deployment of security personnel is a preventive measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property, as well as preventing any breakdown of public peace.
He further clarified that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) has been deployed to supervise and coordinate the security arrangement at the palace.
A person was invited following a written petition containing allegations against them. The person honored the invitation, was interrogated over the accusations, and was subsequently released on self-recognition, while investigations continue.
Babaseyi reiterated the command's commitment to professionalism, impartiality, the rule of law, and respect for the rights of all individuals. He cautioned members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports, and avoid spreading unverified information that could create tension or disrupt public peace.
The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025, following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetunji Adetona at 91, after 65 years of reign.
Ogun Police Denies Siege Report on Awujale Palace
- The Police Command in Ogun has dismissed reports claiming that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode is under siege by miscreants.
- DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command's spokesperson, clarified in Abeokuta on Wednesday that the deployment of security personnel is a preventive measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property, as well as preventing any breakdown of public peace.
- A person was invited following a written petition containing allegations against them. The person attended the inquiry, was interrogated over the accusations, and was subsequently released on self-recognition, while investigations continue.
- Babaseyi reiterated the command's commitment to professionalism, impartiality, the rule of law, and respect for the rights of all individuals. He cautioned members of the public to stay calm, disregard misleading reports, and avoid spreading unverified information that could create tension or disrupt public peace.
- The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025, following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetunji Adetona at 91, after 65 years of reign.
Ogun Police Denies Siege Report on Awujale Palace
The Police Command in Ogun has dismissed reports claiming that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode is under siege by miscreants.
DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command's spokesperson, clarified in Abeokuta on Wednesday that the deployment of security personnel is a preventive measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property, as well as preventing any breakdown of public peace.
A person was invited following a written petition containing allegations against them. The person attended the inquiry, was interrogated over the accusations, and was subsequently released on self-recognition, while investigations continue.
Babaseyi reiterated the command's commitment to professionalism, impartiality, the rule of law, and respect for the rights of all individuals. He cautioned members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports, and avoid spreading unverified information that could create tension or disrupt public peace.
The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025, following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetunji Adetona at 91, after 65 years of reign.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
