It also assured that the recent disturbance in Ilesa, caused by a bloody clash between two rival cult groups and land grabbers (Omo Onile), has been brought under control.
The state government also announced that security operatives have moved into affected communities to ensure there is no further breakdown of law and order.
Making the announcement, yesterday, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, in a signed statement, urged residents of Omi-tuntun, Ijoka, Sabo, Ilerin-Ijesa areas and other affected communities to go about their lawful activities without fear.
While disclosing that peace has been restored to the communities, Egbemode added that the areas remain under tight security surveillance till further notice.
The commissioner, who revealed that those found culpable of disrupting the peace of the state through harassment of innocent citizens or who are in possession of illegal arms would be made to face the consequences of the actions.
She appealed to parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their children and wards.
She said: “The appeal became inevitable so that they would not be used to perpetrate criminal activities because when the law catches up with them, they will face the full weight of the law.
“The government is also imploring residents and citizens to always channel their grievances to appropriate authorities and resist the temptation of taking the law into their own hands.”
