One dead as Obaship war ensured in Agosasa community in Ogun State

The recent Obaship in Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, is now turning to crises within the area.

The Oba throne had become vacant following the death of the first Oja of Agosasa, Oba James Elegbede, in February 2022.

After the demise of the late Oba, there had been tension over who would take over the throne.

And there has been tussle which got to its climax on Sunday when the youths of Agosasa took to the streets to warn against the installation of an unpopular candidate as the next Oja.

A member of the community said: “Youths of Agosasa are against the steps being taken by a socialite and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Akeem Adigun, to install a king.”

"On Sunday, about five persons were injured and taken to hospital when the face-off started.

"The intervention of soldiers, policemen and traditionalists helped to stop the crisis on Sunday evening. I could not pass through the town while going home."

The next day being Monday, one Nafiu Amosun was murdered 

It was said to be the closest ally to the candidate being supported by the youths of Agosasa.

The angry youths alleged that the said Amosun was shot dead near the Afa river by the other faction and this triggered the current chaos in the community.

Some eye witnesses said that as of Monday evening, houses and vehicles belonging to Akeem Adigun; a former Council Chairman and appointee of Governor Dapo Abiodun, Isiaka Aderounmu, and others had been set on fire by some angry youths.

"At the moment, Agosasa is like a ghost town with heavy presence of soldiers and policemen. Residents are indoors as those who could flee are already on their ways out of the town. Some are running away through the forest. It is getting out of hand."

"There is war in Agosasa. This is not a joke. The Ogun State Government should stay action on Agosasa Obaship issue for now,” an elder advised.