Following violent protests by youths in the town, the rural community of Ikun-Akoko in Ondo State's Akoko South West Local Government Area was in disarray yesterday.

Daily Post reported that the youths were allegedly incensed by the town's monarch's alleged casual attitude in the wake of the community's repeated premature deaths of promising sons and daughters.

The only filling station in the town that is owned by the Oba was the next target for the protesters after they used palm leaves to storm the palace. This location was then set ablaze.

The angry protesters claimed that the Onikun of Ikun, Oba Olokunbola Adedoyin, is refusing to perform rituals and other customary ceremonies that can avert disasters because he is currently portraying himself as a "born-again Christian" and other such claims.

Oba Olokunbola Adedoyin, the monarch who has been on the throne for 19 years, asserted that ever since he was chosen to serve as the traditional head of state, he has made every effort to promote community growth.

The monarch alleged that during his experience at the hands of the irate protesters, they made death threats against both him and his son. He went on to say that three generators worth N1.5 million were vandalized and a worker was beaten during the attack on his filling station.

He introduced himself as a fervent prayer warrior who had been interceding for Ikun-Akoko alongside others.

The Divisional Police Officer for Oba-Akoko acknowledged that some individuals had been held at Ikun and would be appearing in court.

Islam

AdamuKD:
Islam

Bros not Islam, they protesting bcus of the recent tragedy in the Town, they said the oba must offer some certain sacrifice, even if he win be a Christian, but he declined

Now kids are dieing in the town

temitope27:
Bros not Islam, they protesting bcus of the recent tragedy in the Town, they said the oba must offer some certain sacrifice, even if he win be a Christian, but he declined

Now kids are dieing in the town

Ok

You cannot have it both ways.

Either accept the religion that made you Oba and clean up the festishes or stay away from traditional culture, embracing foreign religion as a Christian or Muslim.

If you cannot perform the traditional rites PLEASE do not accept the role of the King. This is a warning to all kings and chiefs all over Nigeria. If you dare desecrate the seat of our ancestors you will place an everlasting curse on yourself in this life and in the next. Leave the Kingship to those who are willing and able to perform the traditional rites. If you are obsessed with foreign religions of Christianity and Islam that is okay but you can never be king. Behave!