The Oyo State Government has announced a N5million bounty on the heads of the killers of a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gideon Aremu.
A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor Abiola Ajimobi, on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, on Thursday, in Ibadan, made the disclosure.
Ajimobi said, “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 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.”
The governor stated that he was still saddened by the incident, and urged citizens to provide useful information to the police that would enable them apprehend the culprits and their sponsors .
He appealed to members of the public with useful information to contact the following telephone numbers: 0802 343 1079, 0803 653 6581, and promised residents of adequate protection by the police and other security agencies .
