Abiodun visits home of slain director, pledges support

The 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 people of the state that the perpetrators behind the killing will be caught and brought to justice.

The governor has equally declared a one-week mourning period for the deceased with the flag flying half mast across the state as a way to honour the departed.

Abiodun also said that his administration would take full responsibility for the welfare and wellbeing of the family Oyekanmi left behind.

He stated this on Thursday when he paid a condolence visit to the home of the deceased former director.

Oyekanmi was attacked and murdered on Wednesday within the Abeokuta metropolis while on an official assignment.

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

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