A dwarf palm tree with 16 head was found in Aponron community in Oriire local government area of Oyo state
Some residents of the rural community said it has been in existence for about 25 years
” it started like every other palm tree in the area and later we realized that it started growing some unique features, we haven’t seen such before”
Tagged it Igi Ope Aanu religion leaders have turned it base to a prayer and miracle centre
Though the existence of the dwarf palm tree have continue to amaze the residents of the community and its environs and they want the government to turn it into a tourism centre
A journalist Aderemi Akanmu who visited the site spoke with some of the community members and they all appeal to government to do something on the site
Some of the residents of the community including, Oyeleye Akintunde and David Ogunlana in a chat with journalist said that if the place is turn into a tourism site, there will be more development in Aporan and its environs and economy of the area will improve
Similarly Prophet Samuel Oladele Ojediran said: Igi Ope Aanu is a miraculous tree and its existence in that community is a prove that the power of Almighty God resident
a scientist, Dr Abiodun Olusegun when conacted for explanation on the reasons for such development said it could be as a result of genetic mutation.
