The self acclaimed Olujare of Ijare Adekolajo Aladeseyi has been arrested by the Ondo Stat Police Command for allegedly involving in illegal installation of himself as the monarch of the ancient town, the process which was said can lead to breakdown of law and order in the state
The self-imposed monarch, Aladeseyi who allegedly installed himself as the Olujare of Ijare, a Community in Ifedore government area of Ondo state was arrested on wednesday and will be arraigned in court on Thursday, 8th May, 2025
Aladeseyi was arrested alongside four other persons from the community who participated in what was described by the police and the Ondo state government as illegal and fraudulent installation.
The throne of Olujare, became vacant following the demise of Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun, Kokotiri II, four years ago.
Confirming the arrest, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olutokunbo Afolabi, said the ‘monarch’ was nabbed to prevent breakdown of law and order in Ijare as installation did not follow any law or the approval of the local government and the state government.
The Police Commissioner who said Adekolajo Aladeseyi and four other suspects were arrested late on wednesday, confirmed that the State Government ordered their arrest to prevent violence in the area.
He said the suspects would be charged to court in accordance with the law.
Some kingmakers in the town and the Royal family had kicked against the installation of the monarch as they alleged that they were never part of the selection process as required by the laws.
