Oba Jelili Olaiya, the Ajeniju of Halleluyah Community in Osun State, was attacked by hoodlums last Friday, resulting in injuries to him, his wife, and two others. The attack stemmed from allegations that Oba Olaiya installed an Imam in his community without the consent of the Ido-Osun Chief Imam. Oba Olaiya refuted these claims, stating that his Halleluyah Community is separate from Ido-Osun and that the Imam only conducted prayers in front of his palace. Despite the presence of 18 security personnel, the hoodlums stormed the palace and attacked the monarch and his community members.
The Ajeniju of Halleluyah Community in Osun State , Oba Jelili Olaiya, has narrated his ordeal following a violent attack on his palace by hoodlums last Friday. The monarch revealed that four individuals, including his wife, sustained injuries during the incident, which he attributed to allegations concerning the installation of an Imam in his community without the consent of the Ido-Osun Chief Imam.
had earlier reported that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke issued a stern warning to youth groups behind the recent attacks on Oba Olaiya and the razing of his palace. Governor Adeleke also directed security agencies to fish out those responsible for the dastardly acts.
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