In an unprecedented turn of events, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, engaged in a dialogue with his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, regarding the reported deportation of Osun indigenes from Lagos to Ilesa. This incident, which stirred a wave of reactions across social media, has attracted mixed sentiments from Nigerians.
A recent online report revealed that several luxury buses transported a large number of youths from various locations in Lagos and left them stranded in the Ilesa area of Osun State. Eyewitnesses described how the youths were allegedly gathered at an uncompleted building near the Makoko police station before being subsequently moved to different junctions within Ilesa.
Expressing deep concern over the distressing situation, Governor Adeleke confirmed the report through a comprehensive investigation by the state government’s team. The findings pointed to a suspected team from Lagos State facilitating the deportation.
Governor Adeleke promptly reached out to Governor Sanwo-Olu to address the issue. Governor Sanwo-Olu, equally taken aback by the news, vehemently denied authorizing such an act and pledged a swift investigation into the matter.
Assuring the people of Osun, Governor Adeleke instructed the state’s security agencies to intensify surveillance efforts in Ilesa to locate the deported youths and ascertain their well-being. He also advocated for calm among residents while awaiting further updates from the investigation.
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