The Government of Osun State has expressed deep concern over the report of the death of a young man identified as Afolabi Abiola, who was allegedly arrested and shot in the leg by men of the Nigerian Police, calling for calm.
It assured all parties involved that the government had intervened and would ensure that the incident does not lead to further complications.
Osun government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, appealed for calm, adding that extensive investigation has been ordered into the reported death.
According to the statement: “The government is appealing to the families and associates of the deceased not to take matters into their hands by hurting more people or destroying properties.
“We implore our citizens to trust the government to get to the root of this incident. We cannot right a wrong by giving room for more wrongs. Understandably, all parties involved are tense and raring to vent their anger but the matter at hand can only be resolved if we all work together and not against one another.
“The Oyetola-led administration will continue to deliver on his promise to keep the residents and citizens of Osun safe. We will do everything possible to ensure peace and tranquility. We implore all concerned to join hands with the government so we can reach an amicable resolution devoid of breakdown of law and order.” The statement read.
Afolabi Abiola Olamide, was said to have been shot by Osun State police while he was having dinner with his friend.
According to his girlfriend,he went to visit a friend named Matthew and while he was having dinner with Matthew and his fiancée, police barged in without a warrant to carry out a raid.
But Police in a statement released alleged that Abiola, Matthew, and Matthew’s fiancée were caught at the scene of a robbery, leading to Abiola getting shot.
