By Dayo Olusegun
Residents of Obe Nla, Obe Adun and Obe Jedo communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have protested the alleged delay in the disbursement of a N400 million relief fund approved for victims of recent attacks.
The protesters blocked the entrance of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission headquarters in Akure, demanding immediate release of the funds, a transparent distribution process, and government intervention to prevent future crises.
Spokespersons say families remain without food, shelter, or compensation months after the violence, which left houses destroyed and residents traumatized.
Responding, OSOPADEC Secretary, Abike Bayo-Ilawole, appealed for calm, explaining that the commission is verifying losses in the communities to ensure accurate and fair distribution of the relief fund.
She assured residents that officials would visit the affected areas soon for proper identification.
