The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the brutal killing of the traditional ruler of Ifon, Oba Isreal Adeusi, warning that the killing of the royal father underlines the fact that Nigeria currently faces severe ” security crisis beyond ordinary.”
While lamenting the despicable murder of the first class traditional ruler, Governor Akeredolu said Ondo State has lost a rare breed, with devastating consequences effects.
He said: “With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government hereby confirms the unfortunate incident around Elegbeka, Owo-Ifon road in Ondo State to be true. Truly, Ondo has lost a great one – a deep cut, too sad.
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“This is a heinous crime, an incident which has, again, confirmed that we are indeed, in a serious security crisis beyond the ordinary.”
In a statement issued by Mr Donald Ojogo, Ondo State Commissioner for Information, the governor said he has visited the affected community to condole with the community.
On Governor Akeredolu’s delegation were the governor’s Chief of Staff , Olugbenga Ale; Head of Service, Dare Aragbaiye; Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Dotun Owanikin; Commissioner for Information counterpart, Ojogo and the Ondo State Chairman of the ruling APC, Ade Adetimehin.
Akeredolu said: “All lives matter, but this is one too heavy and unbearable. It’s a sad day in Ondo State. Clearly, we are in a serious security crisis that requires extraordinary means.
“The security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police, have already been directed to fish out the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
“On our part as a government, we shall give whatever it takes to unravel this; these criminals who have wrought this sad day on our State shall not go unpunished.”
The governor explained that in accordance with the customs and tradition of the people, the state government would would henceforth refrain from making public statements on the subject matter.
The governor added: “In deference to our customs and traditions, the state government will advisedly, refrain from making public reference in statements or utterances in respect of the identity of the great loss.
“Nonetheless, without prejudice to ongoing efforts toward getting to the roots of this abominable crime, Government shall issue a formal and more detailed statement as dictated by tradition after due consultations with relevant stakeholders in the affected community.”
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