The Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has announced a N5 million
reward for any information that will lead to arrest of three gunmen
responsible for the gruesome murder of a member of the State House of
Assembly, Gideon Aremu, which took place at his residence at Alakia in
Egbeda local government area of the state last Saturday July 1st.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and
Strategy, Yomi Layinka, today July 7th, announced the reward for any
member of the public with credible information that might lead to the
arrest of the criminals.
The state governor in the statement, 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.
“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 deceased who represented Oorelope constituency in the House of
Assembly, was trailed to his home and was shot at close range as he
entered his home.