SAN FRANCISCO, July 07, (THEWILL) – The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has declared a N5million bounty on the heads of the three gunmen responsible for the murder of a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gideon Aremu.
This was contained in a statement released on Thursday, in Ibadan, by Yomi Layinka, Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, who announced the reward for any member of the public with credible information that might lead to the arrest of the criminals.
“This is to further demonstrate the government’s commitment to the ongoing investigation of the immediate and remote causes of the murder of the parliamentarian who was allegedly gunned down in front of his home in Alakia, Ibadan,” the statement read.
“The governor, once again, wishes to reiterate his administration’s relentless pursuit and defence of the security of lives and properties of all citizens of Oyo State, without let or hindrance.
“The government wishes to assure such volunteers of absolute secrecy, confidentiality and protection of the law. Please, help to find those behind the murder of Hon. Gideon Aremu so that he and his family can get justice, and on time too.”
Ajimobi appealed to members of the public in possession of any useful information to immediately contact the following telephone numbers: 0802 343 1079, 0803 653 6581, with assurances that such tips would be treated in the utmost confidence.
The late Aremu, of the Labour party, represented Oorelope constituency in the House of Assembly until he was murdered on July 1 by three gunmen that allegedly trailed him on a motorcycle.
He advised residents to embrace community policing by working with law enforcement agencies to curb crimes in the society and arrest suspected criminals before they wreak havoc.
Story by David Oputah
