Governor Abiola Ajimoni has rejected notions that he was shielding suspects or attempting to discontinue investigation into the murder of late Temitope Olatoye Sugar who was murdered on March 10, 2019.
Sugar’s brothers, OYO INSIGHT recalled, had during the lying-in state for the deceased, accused the federal and state governments of not doing enough to book the suspected killers.
Reacting through his special adviser on communication and strategy, Mr Bolaji Tunji, Ajimobi said he had shown enough sincerity about the case by mandating the police to investigate and bring culprits to book, adding that the police had not reported any challenge in concluding their investigation.
“We have a governor who is concerned about ensuring peace and adequate security for the people and if a citizen of the state dies, he won’t say that the culprits should not be punished. The family should get their information right.
“The governor will not support sweeping such a case under the carpet. When he died, we said those who perpetrated the act will be brought to justice. He has never said anything contrary to that since the incident and that still stands. What we are saying is that the police should do more of its job.
“What other bold statement will the governor make? The governor has already directed security agencies to fish out the culprits in the case. If the police is facing any challenges in their investigation, they will inform us. The police has not told us they are facing any challenge.
“The family should find out from the police how far they have gone rather than say that the governor is trying to facilitate the suspected killers’ release,” Tunji said.
