02/10/2025
Tragedy of Trust in a Town Ruled by Monarchs
In a town where tradition and power still hold away, the Osun Security Network, Amontekun were once seen as protectors. They were meant to safeguard the lives and property of the people, especially in a community where leaders hold significant influence.
However, their actions have turned tragic. Instead of protecting, they have become instruments of violence. A recent incident in Akinlalu area of Ife North Local Government, Osun State revealed the dark side of Osun Amontekun. When they were supposed to ensure safety, they opened fire on innocent people, calling them hoodlums.
The town, steeped in monarchy and chiefdom, was left in shock. The victims, ordinary citizens, were not threats but individuals who had no idea they were in danger. This tragedy emphasis on a deeper issue: the failure of institutions meant to serve the people. In a world where trust is hard to come by, the actions of these groups have shattered the faith of the community. The people of Akinlalu now live in fear, questioning the very systems meant to protect them.
It calls for accountability, for a reevaluation of who truly holds power, and for a renewed commitment to justice. The people of Akinlalu, Ife North generally must rise, not in anger, but in unity, to demand a future where security is not a tool for massacre, but a promise of safety.
I'm Afeez Ogungbemi
