The Department of State Services (DSS) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding a planned conferment of chieftaincy titles to ten Fulani individuals by the traditional ruler of Ado‑Awaye, the Alado, Oba Ademola Olubgbile, following serious security concerns raised by youths in the community.
According to earlier statement made available to Oduduwa News, the youths under the aegis of the Ado‑Awaye Progressive Youths Movement (A.P.Y.M) have raised the alarm, warning that the proposed appointments could undermine traditional customs and threaten peace in the area.
In a press release dated January 28, 2026, the youth group said they were neither consulted nor involved in the process leading to the proposed chieftaincy appointments. While affirming the importance of peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups, A.P.Y.M insisted that chieftaincy matters must strictly adhere to established customs, historical practice, and due process.
The group also expressed fears that the appointments could, in the long term, expose Ado‑Awaye to security risks similar to those experienced in other parts of Nigeria, including banditry and kidnapping.
Sources closed to Oduduwa News revealed that the DSS Oyo State Branch has invited concerned parties for questioning as part of efforts to ascertain the facts and address the tension. The agency’s involvement underscores the sensitivity of the issue and the need to maintain peace and security in the district.
The youths have urged the Alado to halt the conferment process, engage key stakeholders including traditional leaders, community elders, youth groups and local government authorities and ensure greater transparency in any future chieftaincy decisions. They also called for the immediate reversal of any actions already taken and advised residents to remain calm and law‑abiding as the situation is reviewed.
The development has ignited conversations across communities about the balance between tradition, inclusion, and security, particularly in regions already navigating complex social dynamics.