Osun state government has condemned in strong terms the killing of the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Atakumosa East Central Local Government of the State, Chief Gbenga Ogbara.
The government also sympathised with the family of the late APC chairman, assuring them that it has charged security operatives to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to Justice.
The condemnation and condolences are contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Mr Ismail Omipidan.
The Government further noted that the probe would help to prevent future occurrence and ensure that those responsible are decisively dealt with.
It appeals to the residents and citizens not to take the laws into their own hands, as security operatives have been mandated to beef up security around the area.
The statememt adds that government has also visited the family of the late Abiola Afolabi who was allegedly killed by the police to condole them and assure them that their son would not die in vain, as Government would get to the root of his murder.
According to the statement, government’s delegation to the family of the late Abiola Afolabi which was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Mrs. Abiodun Ige, assured the family of government’s interest in unraveling the circumstances surrounding his killing.
