The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, warned masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law.Ladoja, in a statement issued by his Chief spokesman, Adeola Oloko, as this year’s egungun festival begins in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, tomorrow (Monday).Hesaid egungun festival was an annual ritual which the people have been celebrating from time immemorial.He said, “The festival is dedicated to celebrating our lores, custom and tradition. It is a moment to showcase the evolution of our society, the social cohesion, family unity and solidarity through offering of sacrifice.“It is a time to reflect on our history as a people-where we are coming from and where we are right now. It is worth-celebrating with drum beats,dance and merriment.Related NewsPolice, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatumVIDEO: TikToker Peller pays Jarvis’ ‘bride price’Edo security outfit raids hotel, arrests 14 over cult killing“So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” Ladoja, in a statement issued by his Chief spokesman, Adeola Oloko, as this year’s egungun festival begins in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, tomorrow (Monday).Hesaid egungun festival was an annual ritual which the people have been celebrating from time immemorial.He said, “The festival is dedicated to celebrating our lores, custom and tradition. It is a moment to showcase the evolution of our society, the social cohesion, family unity and solidarity through offering of sacrifice.“It is a time to reflect on our history as a people-where we are coming from and where we are right now. It is worth-celebrating with drum beats,dance and merriment.Related NewsPolice, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatumVIDEO: TikToker Peller pays Jarvis’ ‘bride price’Edo security outfit raids hotel, arrests 14 over cult killing“So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” Hesaid egungun festival was an annual ritual which the people have been celebrating from time immemorial.He said, “The festival is dedicated to celebrating our lores, custom and tradition. It is a moment to showcase the evolution of our society, the social cohesion, family unity and solidarity through offering of sacrifice.“It is a time to reflect on our history as a people-where we are coming from and where we are right now. It is worth-celebrating with drum beats,dance and merriment.Related NewsPolice, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatumVIDEO: TikToker Peller pays Jarvis’ ‘bride price’Edo security outfit raids hotel, arrests 14 over cult killing“So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” He said, “The festival is dedicated to celebrating our lores, custom and tradition. It is a moment to showcase the evolution of our society, the social cohesion, family unity and solidarity through offering of sacrifice.“It is a time to reflect on our history as a people-where we are coming from and where we are right now. It is worth-celebrating with drum beats,dance and merriment.Related NewsPolice, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatumVIDEO: TikToker Peller pays Jarvis’ ‘bride price’Edo security outfit raids hotel, arrests 14 over cult killing“So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” “It is a time to reflect on our history as a people-where we are coming from and where we are right now. It is worth-celebrating with drum beats,dance and merriment.Related NewsPolice, Oyo LG deny release of kidnap victims after Igboho’s ultimatumVIDEO: TikToker Peller pays Jarvis’ ‘bride price’Edo security outfit raids hotel, arrests 14 over cult killing“So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” “So, I want to warn masquerades and their followers to eschew violence during and after the festival, as violent conduct of any kind is punishable under the law,” he insisted.Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” Olubadan contended that the festival is neither an avenue to settle old scores, engage in supremacy contest or retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents.The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” The paramount ruler assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch- free egungun festival this year have been put in place by the palace.He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.” He, therefore, urged the people to co-operate with law enforcement agents in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for celebration, adding that “Masquerades and followers should not go beyond the point and time marked for them by the law-enforcement agents.”