The State Chairman, Ekiti State Okada Riders Association, Mr Kunle Asaolu has condemned the killing of a member of the Association, Samuel Omoyajowo by unknown gunmen in Ado Ekiti.
Recall that Omoyajowo who was one of those issuing tikets to commercial motorcyclists in Okesa area was shot dead on Tuesday 18th June, 2024 in broad daylight by some unknown gunmen in the State capital.
Asaolu described the act as unfortunate and barbaric while calling on the Nigeria Police, Ekiti State Command to fish out the perpetrators.
He went further to commiserate with the family of the deceased and promised to cater for the family adding that the Late Samuel was a very dedicated member.
“When I heard the news, I was sad. I have not been myself because I was shocked’
“I urge the Police to fish out the killers and I commiserate with the family of the deceased because the young man was very good to us.
“We are deeply saddened by the untimely death and we pray to Almighty God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
“I will advise our members to be very cautious in whatever they do, bearing in mind the family you come from. I will just urge them to be cautious.
“We discussed with the family on the burial arrangements, pay the bills for the mortuary and others. The union will do something for the children he left behind.”
On his part, the Branch Chairman of the Union in Mojere, Ado where the deceased was a member, Mr Sodiq Akinola, who revealed that the deceased was a Muslim, called for the release of the corpse for burial according to Islamic rites.
