By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has cautioned residents of the state against taking laws into their hands, urging them to seek constitutional means of getting justice.

Mr Makinde stated this at the inauguration of two newly constructed Magistrate courts and reconstructed High courts in Oke Ado, Ogbomoso.

Declaring the edifice opened, Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal noted that justice is the bedrock of any organised society, hence the need for the judiciary to be equipped to tackle the enormous task.

The Oyo State helmsman stressed that seamless understanding among the three arms of government was also crucial in governance for the overall benefit of the society.

The governor tasked the judiciary to remain incorruptible model for the younger generation.

In her address, Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima said her primary aim was to restore the judiciary to its rightful place in the society.

Justice Yerima, who noted that the city now boasts of Ogbomoso Judicial Division and Ogbomoso Magisterial District, commended the people for their patience in previously going to courts in the state capital, Ibadan for adjudication.

Also speaking on the occasion, the Chairperson, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Ogbomoso Branch, Mrs Omotayo Olatunbosun urged the Chief Judge to look into the frequent redeployment of judges to the division.

While welcoming the guests to the city of ogbomoso, Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba Sunday Oyediran commended the state governor, for his giant stride in bringing dividends of democracy to all the nooks and crannies of the state, and promised that the edifice would be properly maintained.

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