An uneasy calm has settled over Okitipupa in Ondo State as Ikale youths have demanded the withdrawal of military personnel said to be attached to the state coordinator of Tantita Security Services, Idowu Asonja.
As reported by Daily Post, their demands were contained in a statement released on Wednesday by community representatives, Bankole Monday and Tayo Obamoyegun.
The group said developments in recent weeks had heightened anxiety among residents and created friction between the community and the security outfit.
They alleged that the situation had also strained relations with traditional authorities and unsettled the confidence of locals.
The youths further claimed that Asonja failed to appear before the Jegun of Idepe-Okitipupa, His Royal Majesty Oba Michael Obatuga, after concerns were tabled before the monarch.
They insisted on four actions, including the withdrawal of soldiers, relocation of Tantita’s office from Okitipupa, a public apology to the Jegun, and a probe by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo into allegations of misconduct within the organisation.
Asonja declined comments when contacted on Wednesday, while a source in Tantita said discussions with community leaders were ongoing to calm tensions.
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