Adeusi: Ondo In Serious Security Crisis – Akeredolu

Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has reacted to the killing of a monarch in Ose Local Government, saying the state is in a serious security crisis.

The monarch, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Isreal Adeusi, was killed by suspected kidnappers around Elegbeka, Owo-Ifon highway on Thursday.

As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, in a statement by his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, the Governor described the killing as a heinous crime.

He 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.

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“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 brought this sad day on our State shall not go unpunished.

“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.”