Governor Abiola Ajimobi has described the suspected assassination of member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Gideon Aremu, as not only tragic but condemnable.
Aremu was shot dead at Alakia residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Friday night.
“As soon as news of the sad event filtered into the knowledge of the governor last night, the Governor immediately got into contact with heads of all relevant security agencies including the police, state security services and the army to ensure that any and every one connected with the dastardly act is promptly apprehended and made to face the full weight of the judicial consequences of such sins against humanity,” a statement by the Special Adviser, Communication & Strategy to Oyo State Governor, Yomi Layinka, read.
“The security chiefs have consequently thrown their dragnets wide open to immediately investigate, arrest and prosecute all the antisocial elements who connived to snuff out the promising life of such a compatriot and public officer.
“While commiserating with the wife, children and family of the diseased Honorable Gideon Aremu who was a ranking member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, the Governor assured them and all the people of Orelope State Constituency that justice will not only be seen to be done but will be done swiftly and thoroughly to ensure the repose of the soul of the good and committed patriot.
“Governor Abiola Ajimobi once again reiterated his government’s commitment to sustaining the hard-won peace and security that the people of Oyo State currently enjoy warning anyone or group not to test his resolve in this direction.
“As Chief Security Officer of the state, the governor has indicated his personal interest in getting to the bottom of the plot as well as in ensuring appropriate sanctions for both the plotters and executors of the suspect murder, no matter how highly placed.
