Police Arrests 13 Suspects In Connection With Murder Of Ekiti Monarchs
13 Suspects have been arrested by the Police in connection with the murder of two traditional rules in Ekiti State.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi in Abuja, the suspects are currently assisting the police in the an attempt to unravel the reasons by the murder of the traditional rulers.
The Inspector General of Police has therefore, reiterated the commitment of the force to ensuring that justice is served, and those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to book.
Already, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Abiodun Asabi, has been deployed to Zone 17 Akure, along with additional personnel and assets, in order to address the security challenges in the region for swift restoration of peace and order.
The statement added that the newly posted AIG has been tasked with overseeing a comprehensive and coordinated security response to bring an end to the unfortunate security incidents in Ekiti, and parts of Ondo State as well as, ensure proper coordination among security agencies for optimum effectiveness in tackling the security concerns within Ekiti State.
The Inspector General of Police therefore, condemned in strong term, the recent killing of two traditional rulers - HRM Oba Samuel Olusola Olatunji, the Olumojo of Imojo-Ekiti and HRM Oba David Ogunsakin, the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
Egbetokun expressed his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ekiti State, the families and loved ones of the deceased traditional rulers whose lives were tragically cut short during these incidents.
He assured the public that every necessary measure will be taken to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Not only that, the Police Boss also condemned the abduction of school pupils and teachers in Emure-Ekiti.
He reiterated the commitment of the Police under him, to ensure that justice is served, and those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to book, while assuring the public that every necessary measure will be taken to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.