Olusegun Ariyo
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested Adekolajo Aladeseyi, a self-acclaimed traditional ruler, for allegedly installing himself as the Olujare of Ijare in the Ifedore Local Government Area without proper authorisation.
Aladeseyi was arrested alongside four other chiefs on the orders of the state government.
The unauthorised installation took place on April 17, 2025, with plans for Aladeseyi to undergo a 30-day traditional rite before police intervened.
Urban Express News Online reports that the Olujare stool, a first-class kingship position, became vacant following the death of Oba Adebamigbe Oluwagbemigun four years ago.
The State Police Commissioner, Olutokunbo Afolabi, confirmed the arrest, stating that it was necessary to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the community.
According to him, Aladeseyi’s installation did not follow any legal process, nor did it have the approval of the local government or the state government.
He said four other suspects were also taken into custody alongside the self-proclaimed monarch, noting that the suspects would be charged in court following the law.
Recall that some kingmakers in the community had earlier raised objections to Aladeseyi’s selection and installation, describing the process as fraudulent.
