. Gov. AbdulRazaq condemns the killing
. Police assure speedy resolution and apprehension of the perpetrators
Gunmen on Thursday night invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, shot dead the monarch, HRH retd General Olusegun Aremu Cole and whisked away his wife with two other persons.
In a swift reaction to the sad occurrence, Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has condemned the killing of the monarch and called on the security agencies not to spare any resources to get to the root of the acts and free the abducted persons.
The governor in a statement released by his chief press secretary, “charged the security agencies not to spare any resources to track down the perpetrators, free the spouse and others taken away and bring them to book”.
The governor sent his condolences to the people of Koro and assured the public of making this the last crime of the attackers.
” We will certainly get the perpetrators and ensure that this is their last crime against humanity” Gov. AbdulRazaq has promised.
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Meanwhile, the Kwara State Police police commissioner, CP Victor Olaiya (psc+) has assured the general public of the command’s swift actions.
In a press statement released by the police public relations officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, immediate and intensive investigation have commenced into the dastardly acts.
According to her statement, ” Immediate and intensive investigations are underway to apprehend those criminals for this reprehensible act. We assure the public that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly.”
The statement also noted that” security measures in Koro community have been intensified, tactical teams are being mobilized to beef up security to ensure the safety and well-being of residents”
The CP urged the “public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate” with men of the command in the task of unraveling this matter. He assured of the resolution of the police to safeguarding lives and properties in the state.
