Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has condemned the killing of a young man Jimoh Isiaka during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso.
Tweeting on Saturday, Mr Makinde said seven other persons were injured during the protest.
It was gathered that Isiaka was shot by a policeman while attempting to disperse the protesters.
But the police have denied killing anyone, saying they only fired teargas at the protesters to prevent them from breaking into a police station.
It was learnt that Isiaka had been buried according to Islamic rites.
Makinde, however, identified two of the seven injured protesters as Abdulrasaq Olawale and Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi.
“I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the #ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso. He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today (Saturday),” he tweeted.
“Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
“This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and other relevant agencies, and investigations into what led to the unfortunate incident are still ongoing.
“I pray that God grants the parents of Jimoh Isiaka the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.”
Makinde described the #EndSARS protests as “a strong indicator of a systemic failure” and also ordered an investigation into the death of Isiaka.
He promised to pay a visit to the deceased family and called for calm.
