Fayemi urges police to catch Adeoye’s killers

Ariwodola Idowu/Ado-Ekiti

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Thursday asked the police and other security agencies in the state to fish out the killers of the Treasurer of the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Moses Adeoye, who was killed at his Otun Ekiti residence on Tuesday night.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that late Adeoye, who was until recently chairman of the party in Moba Local Government, was allegedly trailed to his residence by the gunmen and killed in the presence of his family members.

The governor had upon hearing the sad news, after his return from a trip to Abuja, through his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, directed all the security agencies in the state to ensure the killers are apprehended and made to face the wrath of the law.

Fayemi vowed to get to the root of the matter, stressing that anyone found to be connected in one way or the other with the killing would be dealt with decisively.

He said his administration would work with security agencies to put an end to the spate of assassination and violence in the state.

Meanwhile, the governor commiserated with the family of the deceased, assuring them of justice in the matter.

NAN reports that Fayemi, who was out of the state on official duty when the incident occurred, described the death of the APC chieftain as sad and devastating, pledging government’s support for the family.

The Governor’s condolence message was delivered to the family by a delegation comprising the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Biodun Oyebanji; Chief of Staff, Mr Biodun Omoleye; and Chief Alaba Abejide.

The delegation later visited the Palace of Oore of Otun, Oba Adedapo Oladele Popoola and the party secretariat, where they also delivered the governor’s condolence message.