Oyo State Suspends Traditional Ruler Over Illegal Mining Allegations
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 6/01/2026
The Oyo State Government has indefinitely suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi, over allegations of involvement in illegal mining activities and breaches of state regulations.The suspension, effective from Monday, January 5, 2026, stems from claims that the monarch violated Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining operations in the state, by issuing unauthorised consent letters to mining companies and permitting operations in government-reserved forest areas.In a letter signed by the Director of Chieftaincy Matters in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy (…)
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