Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the death of the former Military Governor of Oyo State, General Adetunji Olurin retired who died on Saturday at the age of 76.

In a statement in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said the death of General Olurin occurred when the country and Ogun State needed his security expertise in tackling various security challenges confronting the nation.

The governor who pointed out that General Olurin served Nigeria and ECOWAS in many capacities, said the deceased had put the state and Nigeria on the global map with his exploits when he served as the ECOMOG Commander in Liberia.

He described General Olurin as a gallant military officer and astute administrator, adding that the late general was an illustrious son of Ogun State.

While commiserating with the entire family of the deceased, Governor Abiodun said the death of the general was a painful loss to the state and the country in general.

Bolanle Adesida

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