Governor Ademola Adeleke is mourning the killing of Dr Richard Adeoriokin and the subsequent mobbing of his killer in Ejigbo, Osun State, reports ITREALMS.
The Governor who commiserates with the people of Ejigbo town directed law enforcement agencies to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the incident and ensure that the law takes its cause.
Mr Governor further called for pre-emptive action by the security agencies to prevent any possible counterattacks or eruption of violence in the ancient town following the sad incident.
Urging families of the deceased not to take laws into their hands, the Governor has also dispatched a high-powered delegation to visit Ejigbo and ensure restoration of calm while investigation continues.
Members of the delegation include the Commissioner of Police, the State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs, the State Commissioner for Information and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security.
“What happened today at Ejigbo is really sad. I extend my condolences to the families of the deceased. I have directed an immediate investigation into the killings of Dr Richard Adeoriokin and the subsequent killing of his killer.
“I have also instructed the State Police Command to issue guidelines on usage of local guns. Such regulations will enhance safety and protection of the citizens especially at public functions,” the Governor was quoted as saying.
ITREALMS that until his untimely death, Dr. Adeoriokin was a professor at a United States-based university and was reportedly shot at about 8:30 pm on Saturday, following a public function on Inisha Road of Ejigbo.
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