Adeleke Promises Compensation For Victims Of Akinlalu Killings

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has assured residents of Akinlalu community that justice would be served in respect of the killings in the community last week and promised to compensate the affected families.

He expressed sadness over the incident, prayed for the victims, their families and the entire town, and commended the people for their patience and embrace of a peaceful push for justice.

The governor, accompanied by the deputy governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun; Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye; and members of the House of Assembly and the state executive Council, commiserated with victims and Akinlalu town, informing them that he headed straight to the city after he arrived from the United States.

“I am truly sad. I was in the United States when the unfortunate incident happened. I cut short my medical stay. I arrived late yesterday, and I called my team. We need to be here to empathise with the victims.

“I can tell you the perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law. There won’t be any sacred cows. Any Amotekun officer needed for interrogation by the police is to cooperate with the investigation. I have directed the Board chairman of Amotekun security service, AIG Wale Abbas Rtd, to cooperate with the investigation by the police”, the governor asserted at the palace.

Relying on updates from the police, the governor said suspects in the dastardly operation are being arrested even as he urged the town people to supply names of Amotekun operatives they know are involved in the incident.

“I commend the town for sustaining peace. We will compensate the families of the victims. We will also build a police station for the town as requested. Akinlalu is our town, and my administration plans to fast-track its development. Above all, suspects will face the law”, the Governor noted.