Oniru Suspends Aides Involved In Fight With Prince

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Oniru of IruLand, Oba Gbolahan Lawal has suspended the palace security operatives who attacked and slapped Tijani Oniru, son of former monarch, late Abiodun Oniru.

In a viral video, Tijani was seen being slapped by one of the palace security operatives, following a conflict that occurred due to landed property.

The development has sparked controversy on and offline.

Reacting to the development, in a statement released by the palace media office, on Monday, Oba Lawal, who was recently crowned, following the demise of Oba Abiodun Oniru, sued for peace, while ordering investigation into the conduct of the palace officials.

The statement reads:

“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.

“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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