- Commissioner of Police Mohammed Abba in Osun State has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law
- Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson, extended condolences to those who lost loved ones and property in a statement released on Tuesday.
The Osun State Police Command has verified that six individuals lost their lives during the political turmoil that swept the state on Monday, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson, extended condolences to those who lost loved ones and property in a statement released on Tuesday.
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Commissioner of Police Mohammed Abba has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.
“The events of yesterday left six people dead and many others hospitalised.
“We are deeply saddened by what happened, and various groups have been called for meetings. The Commissioner of Police has held a series of discussions to ensure such incidents do not recur.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected, including those who lost their lives and property. The CP assures the public of a thorough investigation and promises that the perpetrators will face the full weight of the law,” Opalola said.
Pleading for calm, Opalola urged residents to remain patient, allow security operatives to carry out their duties, and restore peace.
She added, “Those fomenting trouble should desist from such acts. This state is known for peace.
“We will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace of our state. The IGP has deployed mobile policemen from outside the state to Osun, and they arrived last night.
“The command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring peace is restored. Let us give peace a chance.”
Eko Hot Blog had reported that a reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) council chairman, was killed during an attempt to enforce a Court of Appeal judgment.
Abbas had previously served as the chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, elected in the January 2018 local government elections.
The crisis has led to a blame game between the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with both parties pointing fingers at each other.
The APC has called for a state of emergency in Osun State, citing the escalating violence and loss of life.
