Ibadan – In a demonstration of its proactive and intelligence-driven policing strategy, the Oyo State Police Command successfully facilitated a peace accord between the Ito and Sando Aare community quarters of Ofiki land.
Acting on specific directives from the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, PSC (+), the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) convened the meeting at the Conference Hall, State Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.
Representatives of the State Intelligence Department, Legal, Operations, and other relevant departments were also in attendance to ensure a comprehensive and lawful resolution of the dispute.
The dispute concerns a tract of land known as Amosiko, divided into three parts—Ito, Agere, and Sando—each with recognized traditional authority.
While this land was peacefully managed for decades under the late Oloto, tensions escalated following his demise in 2025. Conflicting claims arose over mosque management, farming rights, and land allocation. Initial mediation efforts were complicated when one party opted to take the matter to court, undermining early attempts to maintain peace.
Representatives of both communities, including the Aare of Ofiki Land, Oba Adeoye Gbenga, Oba Oloju, Jacob Adefabi, and other community elders and leaders such as Chief Ogundiran Jimoh, Chief Jacob Adefabi, Prince Olaoye Isa, Prince Marolasa Kehinde, Prince Eyinade Arinoye, Prince Michael Olawore, Omooba Isaiah Oyebisi, Omooba Kehinde Alabi, and Alhaji Yisau Adeyemo, attended the meeting and were directed to maintain the status quo until the court delivers its judgment. Both parties agreed to refrain from encroachment on the disputed land, and it was emphasised that no leasing, sale, or unauthorised activity should occur without proper Local or State Government approval.
The communities also pledged to halt illegal mining or construction, and all participants signed a letter of undertaking affirming their commitment to these directives.
The successful mediation underscores the effectiveness of the Command’s intelligence-led, proactive policing approach, which leverages early engagement, strategic intervention, and collaboration with traditional institutions to prevent disputes from escalating into violence. By intervening promptly, the Command has protected lives, property, and community harmony.
The Oyo State Police Command commends the cooperation of both communities, appreciates the Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM for his unwavering support and guidance, and further appreciate the Oyo State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Eng. Seyi Makinde for its proactive efforts in facilitating dialogue and promoting peaceful resolution of the dispute.
This accord represents a significant step toward resolving a dispute that has spanned generations and reinforces the Command’s commitment to sustained dialogue, lawful intervention, and the maintenance of public order throughout the State.
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Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615.
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413.
E- SIGNED
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
