Soka Land Dispute: Oyo Govt Appeals To Residents, Land Owners To Remain Calm

The Oyo State government has appealed to residents and the family claiming the ownership of a land situated at Soka area, Ibadan to remain calm and not take laws into their hands pending the outcome of the government intervention on the land being disputed upon.

The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Survey, Mr Ajiboye Omodewu stated this while addressing some residents of Soka area who led a peaceful protest to the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan on Monday over the step of the family which had come to forcefully take possession of the land on the ground that they were the original owners of said land having obtained court judgment.

While addressing the protesters, the Commissioner instructed them to address their complaint to his ministry in a formal letter with an assurance that the situation would be amicably resolved.

While advising them to avoid confrontations and remain peaceful citizens while the issue is being looked into, Mr Ajiboye Omodewu equally enjoined them to continue to support Governor Abiola Ajimobi led administration in his quest to maintain peace and security in the State.

Packaged by Oyedapo Oyewole