Traditional Chief Suspended Amid Theft Allegations in Osun.
In a significant development in Osun State, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has suspended High Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi, the Oba Odo of Ilesa, due to allegations surrounding the theft of two transformers.
Reports indicate that Chief Gbadamosi was apprehended by the police in Ilesa after the community of Araromi accused him of stealing the transformers. Allegedly, he refused to provide a statement regarding the incident when questioned by law enforcement.
Despite the allegations, Chief Gbadamosi has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that his intentions were purely to assist the community in repairing the transformers.
An anonymous source within the palace confirmed that Chief Gbadamosi is currently in police custody for allegedly failing to account for the missing transformers. Following these developments, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup has decided to suspend the traditional chief pending the conclusion of the police inquiry into the matter.
As of now, the suspension has been enacted with immediate effect, and the situation remains under investigation. Further updates are expected as the story unfolds.
