Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said there is no terrorist group in his domain.
The monarch warned against the spread of what he described as “untrue information” about the town.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Alli Ibraheem, obtained in Osogbo on Monday.
Oluwo was reacting to a report that claimed a security group of the Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen, a religious group based in Iwo, is a terrorist group.
According to him, the report was a deliberate move to castrate the security muscle of Iwo by decimating the strength of Jaysu Security Network.
“The media report of the existence of a terrorist group in Iwo is false and unfounded.
“Iwo remains the most peaceful town in the South Western states promoted by the activities of Jaysu Security Network, an annex of Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen under the leadership of Sheik Dahood Imran Molaasan.
“Imran Molaasan is an international asset who has efficiently delivered international assignments. He is one of the foremost educational philanthropists, awarding scholarships to indigent students. The group was established over 20 years ago. I do not know when contributing to strengthening the national security and academic excellence is termed as terrorism. No Terrorist can enter Iwo. Iwo is peaceful,” the royal father said.
He further stated that the security network was the most trusted and active in the town, adding that its operatives are working directly with the police.
‘No terrorist group in Iwo’ – Oluwo refutes report on religious group