The Edigbon of Edemosi, Oba Sunday Olaniyan, and 4 others has be arrianged before an Osun High Court sitting in Ifon, over an alleged unlawful acquisition of farmlands.
Other defendants includes three chiefs Elewude Tunmise, the Obalotin of Edemosi, aged 42; Kasm Adeoti, the Aro of Edemosi, aged 52; and Jimo Agboola, the Obatufe of Edemosi, aged 60, and an indigene Jamiu aged 32.
The court heard allegations that these individuals had engaged in activities detrimental to the agricultural livelihoods of local farmers.
However, the defendants are required to provide two level 14 officers with landed property in Ila Orangun and Osogbo as sureties.
The accused have been remanded in the Ilesa Correctional Centre, Until these conditions are met.
The case has been adjourned until October 29, 2024, when further proceedings will take place to address the allegations and assess compliance with the bail conditions.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions over land use and rights in the region, raising concerns among local communities regarding land security and agricultural sustainability.
