The Olu of Ilado Kingdom, Oba Rotimi Ikugbayigbe has warned citizens of the local community against collecting loans for consumables.

In his New Year message to the people of Ilako Market, Osooro, in Okitipupa Local Government Area, the electrical engineer advised the people to avoid being lured into collecting loans for the purpose of celebrating festive seasons.

“The season has come and gone. Now we are starting the year afresh and this is the time to start well so that by this time next year we will make a good harvest,” Oba Ikugbayigbe charged the people

 The monarch also stressed the need for the people to be vigilant, adding that the insecurity ravaging Nigeria does not respect rural areas.

“If you notice strange faces around, report promptly to the palace or alert security agent. I am soon going to reconstitute the village security committee regarding this.” He announced.