Ondo Monarch Recounts How Ilara-Mokin Youths Chased Him Out Of Palace With Stones

The Alara of Ilara-Mokin, in Ifedore local government area of Ondo state,
Oba Aderemi Abiodun Adefehinti,on Friday confirmed that his subjects attacked and chased him and his wife out of palace following his refusal to participate in the annual traditional rites of New Yam festival (Odun Ijesu).

The monarch also confirmed how was rescued from irate youths in the town on Saturday 13 September, 2019 to receive treatment at undisclosed hospital in Akure alongside his Olori (wife).

Speaking at his palace on Friday after returning from Akure Hospital, Oba Adefehinti said the conflict that led to destruction of his palace and injuring of his wife was caused by what could be described as a communication gap.

The monarch said, “the celebration started well from the temporary palace but was hijacked by the irate youths when they realized that I was not in the crowd leading the dancing aspect (of the festival).

Unfortunately, some youths embarked on mayhem to my consternation.

“The Olori and some innocent individuals including chiefs were hit by the stones throw by the irate youths; part of the palace was torched; while several windows and the main entrance glass door were broken.

“I had to go to a private hospital at Akure to treat myself and the Olori, who was bleeding profusely on the forehead hit by stone! I returned to the town a few days ago!”

The Alara who ascended the throne 21years ago, opined that, “we have decided to keep the peace by not asking for police investigation into the incident! We are very conscious of the fact that the miscreants are still our children.”

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