Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State, has shed light on the reasons behind the suspension of a traditional ruler in the state.
The Oyo state governor had earlier announced the suspension of the Onido of Ido, Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola.
Oyelade in a statement issued on Friday, said that the traditional ruler was suspended over links with illegal miners in the state
Oyelade while reacting to the suspension of the traditional ruler on Friday said the Seyi Makinde administration will hit hard at anyone, no matter how highly placed, who contravenes the law.
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The commissioner revealled that the government took the tough measure of sending signals to those aiding and abetting criminals within the state’s territory, saying that “they are in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Specifically, the Oyelade disclosed that the traditional ruler was suspended “because of an intelligence report linking him to illegal miners” in the Ido Local Government Area of the state.
“In the light of our recent experience and the government’s daily efforts to rid our land of criminals, we are sending the signal to all like-minded elements to vacate our zone or be caught and brought to justice,” the Commissioner said.
