By Funmi Ojo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has condemned the burning of an Osun State High Court 2 building sitting in Ilesa, by yet to be identified people, describing the incident as an unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary.
The incident which happened in the early hours of Monday led to the destruction of court sensitive documents and exhibits with the entire building largely burnt, while the state fire service was mobilised to the scene but the havoc was already over by the time of their arrival.
Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed directed thorough investigation into the incident as well as beefing up security across all court premises in the state.
“Thorough investigation must be conducted by the security agencies to apprehend the suspects and ensure they face the consequences of their actions. I further direct security agencies to beef up surveillance across the various court buildings.
“Additionally, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is to join hands with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure for the immediate rehabilitation of the burnt down building.” the statement noted.
Governor Adeleke who described the attack as a threat to democracy said the judiciary remains the stabilizer and critical arbiter of the democratic process, urging support rather than attack for the judiciary.
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