We will not relent on securing lives – Oyo Govt.

By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Government has reassured residents of the state that it would not relent in securing lives and properties within the state.

The Acting Governor of the state, Chief Bayo Lawal, gave the assurance following an on-the-spot assessment of Gbepakan Village in Saki West Local Government where some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked and killed some residents.

He maintained that the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has always shown its commitment to delivering on the fundamental task of securing lives as evident in its huge investments on security.

The Acting governor who lamented the attack said the government would protect its various communities and ensure that no man is oppressed irrespective of his ethnicity or religion.

While condemning the attack, the acting governor called for a peaceful coexistence between the Yoruba and Fulani residents in the area, adding that the victims would be catered for by the government through the provision of some materials to meet their immediate needs.

According to Barrister Lawal, the visit was to assess the situation, condole with victims’ families and reassure the people of the area.

He added that the government would bring the perpetrators to book and provide all necessary logistics to aid security agencies in their investigations into the incident.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Ayodele Sonubi, had earlier visited the area to assess the situation.

The unknown assailants had unleashed attacks on Fulani and Yoruba residents of the village on Tuesday night.

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