The people of Kwara State have been thrown into mourning mood following the death of two leading lights of the State – Justice Sikiru Oyinloye and Dr Ajeigbe Issa.
While Oyinloye, an High Court Judge died on Sunday after a brief illness, Issa, a lecturer at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, died in his sleep on Monday.
In a condolence message, Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described as painful and a great loss the death Justice Oyinloye.
“We join the Kwara State Judiciary and the Nigerian bar to mourn the unfortunate death of Hon. Justice Oyinloye, a very upright and brilliant judge. We are consoled by the fact that he left a legacy of uprightness, hard work, and brilliance for which he was known within and outside of the court system,” the Governor said in a statement on Sunday night, hours after the incident.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, the Kwara State judiciary, the good people of Isin local government, and everyone who mourns the late judge. We pray Allah to grant him Al-jannah Firdaus and comfort the family that survived him,” the governor added in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
Issa was until his death the Head of Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education and the acting director of Sports at the KWASU .
The deceased lecturer has since been buried in Budo-Egba, Asa local government area of the state.
“With heavy heart, we announce the death of the Head of Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education and Ag. Director Sports of Kwara State University, Dr. Ajeigbe Issa Yaqub.
“As the University mourns this loss of a committed member of staff, we pray Allah forgives all his shortcomings and admits him into jannatul firdaus.
“May Allah also console his family, friends and the University Community,” KWASU’s registrar, Dr Kikelomo Sallee, said in a statement.
