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Oyo Govt., OYHA Promises Justice for Student Killed by Stray Bullet

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By Mosope Kehinde/ Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Oyo State Commissioner of Police to ensure that the officer allegedly responsible for the killing of a Secondary School boy by a stray bullet is identified and prosecuted according to the law.

The call followed a matter of urgent public importance brought by the lawmaker representing Egbeda Constituency, Mr. Olasunkanmi Babalola, on the need for government action, following the death of the student.

The House also set up an eight-man committee headed by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Muhammed Fadeyi to visit the Commissioner of Police in the state and report to the House immediately.

The assembly, however, appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to issue clear directives prohibiting the reckless use of firearms in public places and to ensure officers undergo regular training in responsible crowd and suspect management.

Earlier in his submission, Honourable Babalola hinted that witness accounts confirmed that the student was not involved in the police chase and was an unintended target of the reckless gunfire.

The House added that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology should provide psychological support and financial compensation to the bereaved family, especially the surviving twin brother.

Similarly, Oyo State Government has commiserated with the family of a secondary school boy slain during a routine traffic infraction operation on Alakia Old Road, Ibadan, describing the incident as sad, shocking and painful.

It stated that the state government would work with the Oyo State Police Command to investigate the matter and ensure that justice is served.

The government noted that the incident was avoidable, noting how what started as a traffic offence, with the father of the slain boy driving against traffic, resulted in the loss of an innocent life.

It urged residents to remain calm as the police and the government handle the situation, while it also warned residents against breaking traffic rules.

The state government clarified that contrary to claims that the incident occurred while the police were chasing a suspected internet fraudster, the incident actually occurred during a routine operation against traffic infraction, carried out by men of the Oyo State Road Traffic Maintenance Authority (OYRTMA).

According to the government, OYRTMA officials, in conjunction with a team from the police, embarked on the traffic operation on Alakia Old Road following complaints from residents over constant one-way traffic violations that have led to deaths and life-threatening injuries on the axis.

It explained that the backup from the police became imperative following assaults on OYRTMA officials and a recent killing of one official in Ibadan by a traffic offender.

The government maintained that the father of the slain boy drove a tinted black Honda Accord Car with registration number FST 639 JU against the traffic at around 7.30 a.m.

It noted that it was during an attempt to apprehend the traffic offender that a policeman, who is already being investigated by the Oyo State Police Command, allegedly aimed a shot at one of the tyres of the car, which missed the target.

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Lifestyle

Oyo Govt. Poised to Give Olunloyo Befitting Burial

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has disclosed that officials of the state government and the immediate family of the late Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo would work out modalities to give the elder statesman a befitting state burial.

The governor stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor of the state at his Molete residence.

He said that the state government had nominated three officials to liaise with the family on the date and other parts of the planning, as Olunloyo would be given a state burial. 

Governor Makinde, who extolled the virtues of the late former governor, emphasized his invaluable contributions to the development of the state.

He also expressed joy that he had the privilege of benefiting from Dr Olunloyo’s wealth of knowledge, stressing that the state government would give him the honour he deserved and uphold his legacies.

Governor Makinde also paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Chief Yekini Ayoade Adeojo, at the Adeojo’s Iyaganku residence.

Special prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of the two elder statesmen and for the families they left behind.

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Crime

Oyo Declares Storage of Dangerous Substance Criminal Offence

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By Iyabo Adebisi

In Oyo state, it has now become a Criminal offence for individuals or organizations that fail to report the storage of dangerous substances within 72 hours to face the wrath of the law under Section 5(2) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). 

This followed the signing of Executive Order 001 on the handling and storage of explosives in the state by Governor Seyi Makinde. 

Speaking with journalists on the development, Governor Seyi Makinde said the order became imperative to prevent the recurrence of the Bodija explosion which occurred recently. 

While maintaining that the order form is for the overall security of Oyo state residents said the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security would work  with the relevant security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Army Bomb 

Disposal Squad (BDS) Ibadan to assess the risk posed by each reported storage of harmful explosives for necessary actions. 

Governor Makinde who later paid a visit to the site of the explosion to further assess the situation of things on the ground said the forensic report on the explosion would be ready next week on Monday while the government would hold an expanded meeting the following day to know the next line of action. 

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Politics

Govt. of Saudi Arabia Pledges Support for Oyo Govt. on Development

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The government of Saudi Arabia has pledged necessary support to Oyo state government towards the development of the state.

The Head of Arabic Language Department, Umm Al-Qurra University, Makkah, and Professor Hassan Hameed Bukhari stated this during a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Professor Hassan who led the delegation from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia said the team was in Ibadan for a workshop at the University of Ibadan for judges and university lecturers’ towards promoting religious coexistence among the people.

Professor Hassan who spoke through an interpreter lauded Oyo state government for peaceful atmosphere reigning in the state and deeds for Moslem, promised the readiness of Saudi authority to assist the state where necessary to develop the state.

Responding, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said his government is promoting religious tolerance and harmony without bias and sentiment in the state.

Governor Makinde while emphasising that Oyo state is peaceful and welcoming for everyone in respective of religious affiliation, thanked the Saudi government for bringing the workshop to Ibadan which he said would further promote harmonious relationship in the state.

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