Deadly Baaleship Dispute Rocks Farasinme Village

 




Farasinme village in Badagry, Lagos State, was thrown into mourning in the early hours of March 28, 2013, following a violent clash over a leadership dispute that left several people dead and many others injured.

Residents were reportedly jolted awake around 1:30 a.m. by the sound of gunshots as armed violence erupted in the community. The incident caused panic and confusion, with villagers fleeing their homes to seek safety.



The violence was linked to a long-standing dispute over the Baaleship (community headship) of Farasinme village. The crisis began after two traditional rulers from neighboring kingdoms installed different individuals as Baale of the same community.

Chief Abubakar Awesu was installed as Baale by His Royal Majesty, Sejoro Ogungbe James JP, the Henwa of Kweme Kingdom. Meanwhile, another claimant, Maugbe Babatunde Tudonu, was installed by the Alapa of Egun Awori Apa Kingdom, Oba Adekanmi Oyekanmi Ajose JP.



The installation of two Baales created deep divisions within the community, eventually escalating into violent confrontation.

Community elders and historical records have repeatedly stated that only three ruling families are traditionally entitled to produce a Baale in Farasinme village. These families are Ojoro, Ekundo, and Kikan. Chief Abubakar Awesu is said to hail from the Ojoro family.

Despite this established tradition, the rival installations heightened tensions and fueled the deadly clash.



The March 28 incident remains one of the darkest days in the history of Farasinme village, with residents still calling for justice, peace, and proper adherence to traditional succession laws to prevent a recurrence of such violence.

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