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Isale Eko Descendants’ Union Condemns Invasion Of Iga Idunganran
Isale Eko Descendants’ Union, a group in Lagos, has expressed dissatisfaction in the #EndSARS protest which was hijacked by hoodlums.
Chairman of the union, Yomi Tokosi, made this known in a press statement on Thursday, October 22.
According to him, the union is unhappy about how the hoodlums seized the opportunity is destroying properties worth billions of Naira within the state, which includes the damage of traditional instruments.
He said, “the organised peaceful #EndSars protest in Lagos State has been hijacked by hoodlums who have rampaged through the streets of our beloved state causing untold destruction and looting.
“This destruction has been extended to our ancestral seat of power, the Iga Idunganran- The Palace of Our Oba. The Palace was invaded by armed hoodlums who carted away traditional instruments of office and other valuables and artefacts.”
Tokosi said the union unreservedly condemn the acts of sacrilege committed by the culprits who desecrated the cultural heritage, appealing that they stop they put an end to what he called “wanton destruction.”
“It is pertinent to state that Iga Idunganran belongs to all sons and daughters of Isale Eko and it’s sanctity is our collective duty. The Palace is the custodian of centuries’ old priceless and irreplaceable heritage artefacts that have been passed down through generations,” he added.
Amidst this, the chairman made it known that the Kabiyesi, Oba Riliwanu Babatunde Akiolu, Akiolu 1, and his family are safe and secure.
He urged all indigenous people of Isale Eko to be supportive in lending “their weight to this clarion call for the security of our Heritage. God bless.”
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