Osun Govt Disowns Illegal Market Task Force in Boripe, Warns Against Unauthorized Levies

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Osogbo— The Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to the public following reports of an illegal market task force operating in the Boripe North LCDA area under false pretenses.

According to a government press statement made available to Newspot Nigeria, the unauthorized group, allegedly spearheaded by one Hon. Sikiru Odebunmi in collusion with the self-styled chairman of Boripe North LCDA, Bamigbe Isaac Oladejo, has set up a sham “Market Task Force Committee.” This group is reportedly coercing traders and market vendors into paying illegal levies using fake receipts fraudulently issued in the name of the Local Government.

The state government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has categorically disassociated itself from this committee and condemned the actions as criminal and destabilizing.

“The Osun State Government has not authorized any person or group to impose or collect market levies outside officially sanctioned channels,” the statement warned. “Anyone caught perpetrating such fraud will be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Authorities urged all market men and women across the state to be vigilant and report any unauthorized demands for payment. “The peace and stability of Osun State will not be compromised by the illegal activities of a few individuals,” the statement reiterated.

This warning was signed by Hon. Eniola Omotoso, Special Adviser to the Governor on Market Affairs.

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Traders are advised to reject any unsolicited levy collection not backed by the state and to liaise only with legitimate government agents.

Newspot Nigeria will continue to monitor this development and provide updates as the situation unfolds.

NEWS RELEASE

RE: BORIPE LG INAUGURATES MARKET TASK FORCE: OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT WARNS ALL TO DISREGARD ILLEGAL ACT

OSOGBO -11/04/2025- Osunstate.gov.ng

The attention of the Osun State government has been drawn to the actions of some unscrupulous individuals, operating under the guise of a Yes/No illegal local government group, are being led by one Hon. Sikiru Odebunmi, in collaboration with the unauthorized Chairman of Boripe North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Bamigbe Isaac Oladejo.

It has been reported that these individuals have illegally inaugurated a fraudulent group, tagged “Market Task Force Committee” and have allegedly printed unauthorized market levy receipts, imposing same in the Local Government names. They are reportedly forcing market men and women to pay various levies in their respective markets.

The Government of Osun State, under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, wishes to inform the public that the Osun State Government has not authorized any person or group to undertake such actions anywhere within the State.

The government warns those engaging in such fraudulent activities to cease immediately. It further states that “anyone caught in such acts will be handed over to the appropriate authorities and will face the full force of the law.”

“The government will not compromise the peace that is prevalent in Osun State, which is of paramount importance to all citizens, due to the irrational behavior of a few disgruntled individuals.”

All market men and women, including traders of all categories, are therefore advised to ignore these unauthorized individuals and reject any request for payments to anyone claiming to collect levies outside of those authorized by the State Government under Senator Ademola Adeleke’s administration.

Signed:
Hon. Eniola Omotoso,
Special Adviser to the Governor on Market Affairs
11th April 2025.