Adeleke directs SEMA to set up camps for communal clash victims

Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun state, has directed the state emergency management agency (SEMA) to establishment of three holding camps for displaced people from Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun.

Adeleke issued the directive following the distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced people through the palaces of each of the troubled town.

“Now that the distribution of food and relief materials has commenced, I have directed the state emergency agency to proceed to set up camps for displaced people,” the governor said. 

“Each town is to have a camp, probably their town halls or any place of their choice. Security agencies are to screen displaced people for transportation to the camps.

“The emergency agency will provide food materials and accessories for the displaced people while the situation normalizes. The emergency agency has also reached out to NEMA for further support.”

Adeleke also commended security agencies for “promptly” implementing his directive on prosecution of suspects in the communal crisis.

“All the culprits must be brought to book. There must be accountability. I expect suspects to be charged to court as soon as possible,” he said.

The 24-hour curfew continues despite increased security surveillance in the towns.