Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II Debunks Rumors, Calls for Forest Development

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Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II, the traditional ruler of Babanla in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, has addressed a press conference in Ilorin, the state capital, to debunk rumors surrounding his bank accounts and the recent attacks on his community by bandits. The monarch clarified that no money running into millions of naira was found in his bank accounts by any government agency, and he also vouched for the monarch of Alabe, stating that no millions of naira were found in his bank accounts either. Arojojoye urged the state government and private investors to develop the vast forests around his domain, which are currently being exploited by criminals as hideouts for banditry and kidnapping. He proposed that the Nigerian Army establish a barracks within the forest as part of a comprehensive security strategy and called on the state and federal governments to work together with investors to convert the area into a hub of economic activities that would benefit surrounding communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II has debunked rumors that money running into millions of naira was found in his bank accounts by any government agency.
  • He vouched for the monarch of Alabe, stating that no millions of naira were found in his bank accounts either.
  • Arojojoye urged the state government and private investors to develop the vast forests around his domain for agricultural, commercial, or industrial purposes.
  • He proposed that the Nigerian Army establish a barracks within the forest as part of a comprehensive security strategy.
  • The monarch called on the state and federal governments to work together with investors to convert the area into a hub of economic activities that would benefit surrounding communities.
  • Arojojoye appreciated the efforts of state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the heads of security agencies in making his community safe for people to live.

Statistics:

  • 20 motorcycles were stolen during the recent attacks on the community.
  • Two members of the Miyetti Allah group, a police officer, and two indigenes lost their lives in the incident.
  • The recent attacks on the community were carried out on a market day, resulting in the looting of property and the theft of goods.

Sources:

  • Yassiru Idris, Premium Times, "Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II Debunks Rumors, Calls for Forest Development"
  • Channels Television, "Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II Addressing the Press"
  • Nigerian Tribune, "Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II: We Are Not Kidnappers"