Anxiety as Ooni of Ife Imposes Curfew in Osun Town Over Criminal Activities

• The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has taken strong action over the rising level of crime in Osun state
• Although not constitutionally empowered, the monarch imposed curfew in Ile-Ife as criminal activities becomes the order of the day
• The Yoruba king took this step as part of the efforts in checking the activities of criminals in the town

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has ordered a restriction of movement in Ile-Ife, Osun state, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. over rising criminal activities.

Premium Times reports that armed robbery, among other criminal activities, is gradually becoming the order of the day in the town.

The development was reported to have forced the traditional council members and some local security to keep vigil in some areas through the night, last Friday.

Confirming the development, the Lowa Adimula of Ife, High Chief Abraham Adekola, who is the third in line to Ooni, said the Ooni-in-Council had to put up the measure on behalf of the monarch, to curtail criminality in the town, since Saturday night, January 29, This Day added.

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‘No curfew in any part of Osun’

The secretary to the Osun state government, Wole Oyebamiji, said in a statement that there is no restriction of movement in any part of the state.

He, however, cautioned residents to avoid reckless movements especially at odd hours of the day.

I found solace in music, I almost committed suicide before I became king: Ooni of Ife talks on effects of song

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that the Ooni during a recent event in Lagos narrated his unending love for music and the impact music has made in his life.

The Oba made a revelation that he almost committed suicide when things were not going well for him but music helped him to forget about the idea.

He also listed other importance of listening to music and how it has helped lift his mood while growing up:

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I had her at 19: Ooni of Ife showered praises on daughter

In other news, Ooni of Ife showered praises on his eldest child, Princess Adeola.

The monarch revealed that he had her when he was 19 and they formed an unbroken bond.

The Yoruba king also posted rare throwback photos of himself and his princess and fans gushed over the snaps.

Source: Legit.ng