Gbolahan Lawal,
Oniru of IruLand, has ordered the suspension of palace officials who slapped
Tijani Oniru, son of the late king.
Lawal was crowned
the king of IruLand in Lagos state in June after the demise of Abiodun Idowu
Oniru, his predecessor, in 2019.
In a viral video,
Tijani was allegedly attacked by palace security officials over landed property
owned by the family of the late monarch. (Video below)
But in a statement
on Monday, the media office of the new Oniru said the monarch has ordered
investigation into the incident, asking all parties to maintain peace.
“Yesterday afternoon
Sunday 05 July 2020, a rather regrettable incident occurred within the Oniru
Estate neighbourhood (close to Millennium Estate Gates) which culminated in an
altercation between some officials of Oniru’s Palace and a group led by Prince
Tijani Oniru,” the media office said.
“A team of Palace
Officials led by Prince Murisiku Ajasa were allegedly accosted by Prince Tijani
Oniru and some other persons. The Palace officials were on routine inspection
to supervise the work being done by an Inventory and Enumeration group.
“In the ensuing
heated argument, it was alleged that Prince Tijani Oniru slapped the leader of
the Palace officials, who was also alleged to have retaliated. Fortunately, the
Police quickly intervened to prevent further escalation.
“The Oniru of
Iruland HRM Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has been formally notified of
this incident, and he has immediately ordered an investigation into both the
incident and the conduct of the Palace officials.
“His Majesty has
repeatedly stated that he would not tolerate or condone any acts of violence,
lawlessness and recourse to self-help.
“In addition, he
sees no reason or excuse for violence in Iru Land. Consequently, Kabiyesi has
directed the Palace Administrator to immediately suspend the official involved
in the incident pending full investigation.”
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