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Egbe Omo Ilaje Sets Up Fact-Finding Committee Over Attack on Olu of Igbokoda
By Exponent News, Akure, 4th June 2024.
In response to the recent attack on the Olu of Igbokoda, His Royal Majesty Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, the apex socio-cultural body of the Ilaje people, Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, has constituted a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate the disturbing incident.
The attack, which reportedly occurred on June 2, 2025, during the official flag-off of the Igbokoda/Okitipupa road dualization project, has sparked outrage among indigenes and traditional institutions. It allegedly involved one Chief in the community raising concerns over growing tensions in the coastal community.
According to a statement signed by the President-General of the group, Prince Iwamitigha R. Irowainu, the committee is tasked with unearthing the remote and immediate causes of the “embarrassing and ugly incident” and to recommend steps to prevent any recurrence.
The five-member panel includes:
1. Engr. Adeniyi Aribo (Okitipupa) – Chairman
2. Elder Solomon O. Oladunjoye (Ebute-Metta, Lagos) – Secretary
3. Elder Bamidele D. Ojamomi (Ondo City) – Member
4. High Chief Bode Nana (Ore) – Member
5. Mrs. Bola S. Edema (Okitipupa) – Member
The committee has been given seven days to submit its findings to the President-General for consideration and possible action.
While addressing the development, Prince Irowainu urged residents—particularly the people of Igbokoda Kingdom—to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that justice would prevail.
“We appeal to all Ilaje sons and daughters to remain peaceful as we await the outcome of the committee’s work. This is a time for unity, not division,” he said.
The Secretary-General of Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, Rev. Edamisan R. Ogunfeyijimi, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to protecting the dignity of the Ilaje Nation and called for maturity and due process in addressing the matter.
The incident has stirred broad reactions among stakeholders in Ondo South, with many demanding accountability and respect for traditional institutions. As the investigation proceeds, eyes remain on the outcome of the committee’s report—and the steps to follow.
