Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a seven-man Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the recent communal crisis in Idogun community, Ose Local Council of the state.

The decision follows reports of violent clashes between loyalists of the Onidogun of Idogun and a section of the community, which disrupted peace and stability in the area.

According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, the panel is tasked with identifying the immediate and remote causes of the conflict, uncovering individuals and groups involved, and recommending measures to prevent future occurrences.

The panel is chaired by Idowu Mafimisebi, with Chief Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Nike Ogunsola, Pastor Bukola Joseph Ojumu, Mr Daramola Shola, a representative of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Mr Oladele Adesanmi as members. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs will serve as Secretary.

Governor Aiyedatiwa charged the members to carry out their assignment with diligence, fairness, and integrity, stressing the importance of restoring lasting peace to Idogun. He also appealed to residents to cooperate with the panel and maintain calm while the inquiry is ongoing. The panel is expected to submit its report within six weeks.