Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has communicated with his counterpart in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, concerning reports that Osun indigenes were allegedly deported from Lagos to the Ilesa area of Osun State.
Reports in some media outlets claimed that several luxury buses had transported hundreds of youths to Ilesa after rounding them up in various parts of Lagos State.
A statement from Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Adeleke, mentioned on Monday that an investigative team formed by the Osun State Government confirmed the authenticity of these reports.
Rasheed noted that eyewitnesses had observed the youths being dropped off in Ilesa from several luxurious buses by a team believed to be from Lagos State.
The report indicated specific drop-off points including the Ilesa-Akure Express junction, Breweries; the Ilesa – Ibodi – Iginla to Ife Express junction; Osun Ankara Express junction; Imelu Express junction; and Iperindo Express junction.
Governor Adeleke, in his discussion with Governor Sanwo-Olu, expressed his astonishment at the situation and urged the Lagos State Governor to investigate the matter further and ensure such incidents cease if the reports were indeed accurate.
“I spoke with my brother, Governor Sanwoolu on the matter. He too was surprised and he denied ever authorizing any such action.
“Governor Sanwoolu has promised an immediate investigation to unravel the facts of the situation. The Lagos team will update us as quickly as possible.
“I am subsequently directing our security agencies in Osun to mount surveillance in and around Ilesa to track the deported youths and their destinations.
“I will update our people on this development. I urge residents to be calm while the security agencies carry out surveillance,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.