By Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa

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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has frowned at the havoc cult-related crisis caused the Ilaje community some months ago, young vibrant youths were eliminated.

“The cult crisis and other security challenges necessitated the State Government to rejig the security system of the State, which has culminated to the relative peace the state is presently witnessing”.

The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the 13th Year Coronation Thanksgiving Service of Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Frederick Enitolorunda Obateru Akinruntan held at Obamakin Osangangan Civic Center, Ode-Ugbo, Ilaje Local Government charged the people to aid the effort of law enforcement agencies in the bid to ensure safety and security.

He, however, re-emphasized the government’s commitment to the safety and security of the lives and properties of Ondo State residents.

He commended Traditional Rulers for their cooperation with the State Government and particularly thanked Oba Olugbo for his steadfastness and drive to see a better Ilaje Nation.

He said Olugbo’s yearly coronation anniversary has become a platform for rich discourse on the Ilaje project.

“On behalf of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, and the good people of Ondo State, we rejoice with Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Frederick Enitolorunda Obateru Akinruntan on the journey so far,”  he said.

Others in the service were, Member, Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ilaje Constituency 1 who is also Son of Olugbo, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan, Secretary to Ilaje Local Government, Dr . Bayo Segede, Monehin of Obinehin, Oba Williams Kalejaye and other Traditional Rulers.