There was tension in Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State when some youths allegedly assaulted the Onidogun of Idogun, Oba Moses Bakare, his wife, and son, Prince Victor Bakare.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at Ishara quarters of the town during the annual New Yam Festival when Prince Victor, who was visiting his parents, was allegedly attacked by the youths.
Speaking with reporters at the palace, Prince Victor, who bore visible marks of assault, alleged that the attackers humiliated his family.
According to him, the youths not only beat him up but also stripped his mother half-naked and molested the monarch.
“The youths poured urine and other dirty substances on me for reasons best known to them,” he alleged.
Reacting, Oba Bakare condemned what he described as recurring hostility from some youths in the town, describing the latest incident as unfortunate.
The monarch commended the timely intervention of police officers, which he said prevented the fracas from escalating into a larger crisis.
Also confirming the unrest, the Amotekun Corps Coordinator in the community, Mr. Omatayo Johnson, said that the security operatives quickly stepped in to forestall a breakdown of law and order.
A spokesman for the Ondo State Police Command, Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the incident, adding that the matter was under investigation.
“The case is under investigation, and we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” Ayanlade said.
