The Police Commissioner of Kwara State, Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, has announced that they are searching for Salam Ayodeji, who is accused of threatening Isese practitioners in Ilorin, Kwara state.
According to reports from Punch Online, Ayodeji entered the shop of a female Isese practitioner in Ilorin and not only intimidated her but also warned her to leave town within eight days or face trouble.
In a video shared online, Ayodeji and his associates confronted the woman, questioning her about selling electronics.
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Eight days ultimatum
He then gave her eight days to vacate the building where she conducted her business, insisting that Isese practitioners are not welcome in the town.
Ayodeji, identified as a cleric, even claimed in a Sunday rant that he had the support of the police commissioner.
In a meeting with Ayodeji’s family on Monday, Commissioner Adelesi urged the family to present the suspect by Wednesday.
Ayodeji offenses
Ayodeji is accused of offenses related to terrorism and defama
He even claimed in a Sunday rant that he had the support of the police commissioner. In a meeting with Ayodeji’s family on Monday.
Commissioner Adelesi urged the family to present the suspect by Wednesday. Ayodeji is accused of offenses related to terrorism and defamation against the police.
The commissioner of police also questioned whether having a spouse from Osun state automatically made someone a traditionalist or if there were no Muslims in Osun state.
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Netizens react as Emir of Ilorin cancels Yoruba festival
In another news, Cancelling the Isese festival, a Yoruba cultural ceremony held annually in a specific town in Ilorin, Kwara state, by the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has sparked a lot of reactions among Nigerians.
The decision of the Emir of Ilorin to cancel the annual Yoruba festival in the town has sparked strong criticism and mockery from netizens, who took to Twitter to express their frustration.
Wole Soyinka also criticised the Emir for reportedly banning the Isese festival, an important Yoruba cultural event, from taking place in the capital city of Kwara State.
