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<h1>The Olowu of Kuta in Osun, Oba Hammed Adekunle, has warned those he described as ‘unscrupulous’ politicians to stop politicising the military.</h1>

Oba Adekunle, in a statement made on Wednesday in Osogbo said dragging military into politics would have dire consequences on national stability and cohesion.

The monarch, who maintained that the army represents symbols of national unity , said the onus was on them to remain apolitical.

He also said that the allegation that some politicians used ‘fake military officers’ to cause mayhem in some states during the general elections was unacceptable.

The monarch also said other allegations against the military that some of its officers were used to perpetrate violence in some South-South States should be thoroughly investigated.

“We owe our military high regard because of their oath to protect our territorial integrity and if the need arises, lay down their precious lives for the country.

“ We believe our military is apolitical.

“And that explains why the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, promised to set up an investigative panel to unravel the level of culpability of any disgruntled army officer if any, before , during and after the election,” the monarch said.

Oba Adekunle , who is the Chairman of Council of Owu Obas, said the report by the the International Election Observers on the display of sense of professionalism and maintaining of peace during the Presidential and National Assembly was commendable.

The monarch, however, called for an endowment fund for the families of military personnel, who paid the supreme sacrifice in defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

Oba Adekunle also advocated better budgetary allocation for the military for procurement of modern equipment, to motivate officers to give their best.

“All hands must be on deck to support our military as this will boost their morale for more efficiency and optimum performance,” the monarch said.

The monarch, who maintained that the army represents symbols of national unity , said the onus was on them to remain apolitical.

Our military must not be dragged into politics, Osun monarch warns

<h1>Dr John Adekolawole, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has appealed to politicians in the state to leave the students of the institutions out of what he described as ‘dirty politics’.</h1>

Adekolawole made the appeal in a statement signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Mr Sola Lawal, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

The statement was meant to refute the allegation that some of the polytechnic’s students were arrested with fake Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

According to Adekolawole, the institution remains neutral, with extant law and regulation that restrict students from participating in partisan politics.

The statement partly reads : “The attention of the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, has been drawn to series of comments trending on social media as regards the case of arrested fake voters at Alajue town in Ede South Local Government Area.

“This report is fake and untrue much as the management of the institution believes in fundamental human rights of an individual, both staff (members) and students, in exercising their civic rights and to vote for any party of their choice;

“It is pertinent to state that such a privilege would not be abused under any guise.

“All staff (members) and students are hereby advised to maintain decorum and refrain from any act or utterances capable of heating up the polity or tarnishing the good reputation of the institution."

Through the statement, the rector appealed to all political parties and political gladiators to play the game according to the rules.

Mr Bamidele Salam, the House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Ede North/ Ede South/ Egbedore/ Ejigbo Federal Constituency, had in a statement alleged that the students of the institution were caught with fake voter cards.

Salam claimed that the incident happened on the eve of the postponed Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Elections: Leave my students out of ‘dirty politics’, Rector begs politicians

Adekolawole made the appeal in a statement signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Mr Sola Lawal, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

<h1>One staff of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun, who was yet to be identified, was on Monday evening shot, while two others were said to have been kidnapped by gunmen along Iwo-Osogbo road.</h1>

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Folashade Odoro, confirmed the incident, saying that the police were combing the area to apprehend the culprits and rescue those who were kidnapped.

“Yes, two persons were kidnapped, but our men are already in the bush trying to rescue the victims and apprehend the abductors,” Odoro said.

Earlier, an eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the victims were accosted while returning from work by the suspected kidnappers.

According to the eyewitness, one person, who managed to escape from the scene was shot severally in the process and presently in a critical situation at an undisclosed hospital within the axis.

Late last year, some Methodist Church members, including a priest were kidnapped in the same area late last year.

It was alleged that about N3 million was paid as ransom before they could regain their freedom.

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP Folashade Odoro, confirmed the incident, saying that the police were combing the area to apprehend the culprits and rescue those who were kidnapped.

Gunmen shoot one, kidnap 2 workers of Bowen University

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