Gov Dapo Abiodun visits slain director’s home.

Gov Dapo Abiodun visits slain director’s home.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured the family of the slain Director of Finance and Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi and the citizens that the perpetrators of the killing would be arrested and brought to justice.

He said his administration would take full responsibility for the welfare and well-being of his family.

Prince Abiodun said this when he visited the home of the deceased yesterday.

Oyekanmi was killed on Wednesday within the Abeokuta metropolis while on an official assignment. 

An emotional Governor Abiodun described the deceased as diligent, hardworking, honest and God fearing.

He said the Governor’s Office and the entire state workforce were devastated by the killing, noting that everything possible would be done to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“How could we imagine yesterday morning that we will be here this morning condoling with this family?

“We are all heavily burdened, the pain not describable. He left us asking questions since yesterday afternoon.

“Taiwo was very hardworking, very dedicated, diligent, honest, unassuming, a man who loved God, who served God, very humble. He was very conscientious.

“Let me assure you that we will do everything within my power to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to book.

“I will not leave any stone unturned until these criminals are arrested and dealt with; that much I also promise.

“I want to assure members of his family, particularly his wife and children that we will not leave you.”

“We will take full responsibility for your welfare and well-being,” Governor Abiodun said.

He said the death of Oyekanmi was a painful reminder that life was a journey, adding that the deceased lived a life of impact, touched everybody, and was well respected by everyone.

Responding on behalf of the family of the deceased, his younger brother, Tayo Oyekanmi, thanked the governor for the visit, even as he said destiny had been shattered, dreams cut short, not only in the family, but the entire Ifonyintedo community in Ipokia Local Government.

He urged the governor to unravel the people behind the killing in no distant time, to assuage the pains of the family.