Governor Ademola Adeleke has deployed a high-ranking government delegation to the Akinlalu community following recent violent clashes involving the Amotekun security corps. Concurrently, the state administration has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the events.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke conveyed profound sorrow over the loss of lives in the community, having been briefed by his Special Adviser on Security Affairs with an initial report on the situation.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and prayed for divine solace to ease their grief.
“Following the initial briefing, additional updates were provided to the Deputy Governor by the security team. A State Security Council meeting is slated for Monday to thoroughly examine this incident alongside other emerging security challenges within the state,” the statement detailed.
Governor Adeleke has committed to uncovering the underlying causes of the deadly confrontation between the residents of Akinlalu and the Amotekun operatives. He has mandated that a senior delegation comprising government officials and security leaders visit the community after the upcoming security council session.
The delegation is expected to include the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, the Commissioners for Information, Political Affairs, and Transportation, the State Attorney General, the Special Adviser on Legal Matters, as well as heads of various security agencies.
“As a governor who upholds the rule of law, I assure that this matter is under thorough investigation, and any violations will be addressed strictly within legal frameworks. I have convened a security council meeting to discuss this incident and other concerns, such as potential spillover effects from banditry activities in Kwara State,” the governor affirmed.
“I offer my deepest sympathies to the victims of this unfortunate event. I call on the people of Akinlalu to remain calm and patient as the government takes necessary actions. I share in their sorrow, but investigations are actively ongoing,” the statement concluded.