The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, has pledged that he would ensure that those who raped and murdered Miss Barakat Bello, a first year student of the Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training (IAR&T) in Ibadan, were brought to book.
Folarin, who revealed this in a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Yekeen Olaniyi, described the incident as horrific, barbaric and shocking.
“I was shocked to receive the news of Miss Bello being gang-raped and subsequently murdered by agents of darkness. The rape and murder of Barakat is nothing short of horrific.
“I am deeply concerned about increasing cases of rape and brutality against the girl child in Nigeria. Barakat’s gruesome killing is one death too many,”he said.
He wrote further, “As the Senator representing Akinyele and 10 other Local Government Areas of Oyo Central, I will seek justice for late Barakat Bello.
“By God’s Grace, I will ensure that all the culprits responsible for this barbaric act are swiftly brought to justice.
”This nonsensical act of raping must stop in Nigeria. I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim.”
Folarin a third term member of the Senate, also revealed that he had directed his team to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family ending his arrival from Abuja.
“I will personally visit the bereaved family. I have commenced seeking justice for Barakat right here in Abuja; I am already reaching out to the top echelons of Nigeria’s security agencies.
“I assure late Barakat’s family of my full support in these trying times, ”he added.
