Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts in the office of Ogun State Governor, has been assassinated by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers.
Oyekanmi was killed in cold blood by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital.
He was on official assignment within the metropolis when he met his untimely death in the hands of his assailants.
Meanwhile, Governor Dapo Abiodun has condemned the gruesome murder of Oyekanmi , saying his death was a rude shock to him.
Abiodun in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary , Lekan Adeniran,on the death of Oyekanmi sympathised with the immediate family members of the late Director.
He prayed for them to have the necessary fortitude to bear the great loss.
“I was devastated and extremely shocked upon receiving news of the cold-blooded murder of Oyekanmi, in the hands of criminal elements and enemies of our State.
“It is indeed a collosal loss for our administration to have lost such a dedicated, truthful, and diligent official.
“His assailants have murdered sleep and will be flushed out immediately from wherever they might be hiding.
“I have directed all security agencies in the State to smoke the criminals out instantly and make them to face the full wrath of the law.
“I therefore want to assure the entire workforce and residents in the state that never will such calamity befall our dear state again.
“I pray for the repose of his soul and for God’s protection over the family he left behind.
“Obviously, he is going to be sorely missed by his relatives, colleagues and the government he meritoriously served till death,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, on Wednesday evening, led a government delegation to the deceased house to commiserate with his family.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
