Taye Currency 's New Music Video Hit Market

One of the leading Fuji musician in Nigeria, Alhaji Taye  Adebisi popularly known as Currency is set to drop his new
 video title "Message". Message is one of the 2in1album released about a year.

 According to his media aide, Tope Eluyefa, the delay was due
 to the market survey done recently by the in- house expert  to know the exact time and season the music can be  accepted.

 "Moreover the 2in1 album titled BBM is still in the market
 and as we all know in this industry every marketer will like
 to exhaust his chances on a product before a new product can
 be release.Tope said.

 Boss, Taye Currency however appeal to his fans both home and
 abroad to kindly pick a copy of the musical video when is
  out any moment from now.

 While thanking them for their usual support, Alhaji Taye
 Currency is also known as Apesin of Fuji send a warm and
 special season greetings to all Nigerians both home and
abroad and assure all his fans that he will not disappoint
them in delivering quality, educative and informative
songs.

 The media aide, Tope Eluyefa also revealed that his
 boss,  Taye currency will celebrate his 42nd birthday
 on December 17 though on a low key while plans an elaborate
 party for the commissioning of his new mansion by first
 quarter of next year

Court Sentence NURTW member to 25 Year Imprisonment over Murder

Six years after Anwal Bala Shannon, a 500 level medical student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria was killed in Ibadan, an Oyo State High Court  on Friday sentenced a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, Akinwumi Adisa to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.

The state chief Judge  Munta Abimbola, in his judgment however discharged and acquitted four others namely Olumide Oladeji, Sadeeq Adejide and Tajudeen Arowotosuna.

Anwal Bala Shannon, a 500 level medical student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria  was killed on June 4, 2011 during a bloody clash between NURTW factions in Ibadan.

In his judgment, Justice Abimbola discharged and acquitted the 2nd, 3rd and 4th accused persons on the ground that there was nothing linking them to the mayhem or the scene.

The 1st accused who told the court that he was at the scene of incidence on the day of the bloody clash but denied participating was sentenced to 25years jail terms

It will be recalled that on the night of the 4th June, 2011 at about 9:30pm, factional members of the Union in a struggle to take over the control of Iwo Road motor park from the another faction shot sporadically into the crowd killing Anwal Bala Shannon, a 500 level medical student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the President of the Medical Student Association of Nigeria, .

The late Anwal Bala Shannon was in company of his colleagues who were returning from a programme at Osogbo to take a bus to Zaria at the Iwo-road Motor Park when he was shot.

The first, second and third accused person were arrested at the scene of the crime while the fourth was later arrested by men of the State Criminal Investigation Department.

Kwara Poly Students Demands Withdrawal of Millitary Men from Campus

National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) at the weekend, demanded for an immediate withdrawal of the men of the Nigerian Army from the campuses of the Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin.

At a press briefing addressed  by the Vice-President of the association, Comrade Kamal Dosunmu  in Ilorin, the Students’ union leader described the military men as agents of oppression, intimidation and occupation, who had turned the campuses of the polytechnic to a warlike zone with the way and manner the military have comported themselves.

 According to him, not even in the Boko-Haram ravaged North-East do soldiers have the kind of powers of molestation, dehumanisation and open display in the campus. “They must on or before the last working day of the year 2016, be disengaged and returned to their barracks. “The invasion and occupation of the Kwara polytechnic campuses by men of the Nigerian Army is unknown to law, ultra vires, illegal and uncivil.

“They have only come to dehumanise and distort the sanctity of an environment which is fashioned to thrive on divergent plethora of reasoning. The union also demanded for the unconditional reinstatement of Comrade Imam-Murtador Olarewaju, who he said   expelled for being the Welfare Secretary of the school. 

OAU Alumni earmarks N15b for construction of new hostels

The alumni association of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has earmarked a sum of N15.5 billion for the construction of new student hostels in the institution. 

The Worldwide President  of the association  Mr. Segun Oke, who disclosed this at this year reunion programme last week, explained that the hostels would accommodate 8,000 students. 

Oke said the  new accommodation facilities would ease student residential difficulties on campus. 

He added that the association also facilitated the on-going renovation of the Senate building worth N1 billion.

According to him, the association has renovated virtually all the existing male and female hostels on campus while renovations were also carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Theatre, among others.

He added: "Scholarships were given out to over 1,000 students to encourage them in their academic pursuits and over 2,000 books were donated to Hezekiah  Oluwasanmi Library to enhance learning. 

In her comment at the event, a chief  prosecutor and  legal adviser at the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, frowned at oppression of the vulnerable in Africa. 

The jurist, who advocated that justice should prevail in all cases relating to maltreatment of the vulnerable in the society, charged judges to right all wrongs concerning injustice.


Bensouda also advocated that the rule of law should be upheld to protect humanity against criminality.
She said: "it pains me a lot when I see injustices not being given adequate attention in a court of law.

"One of my commitments in life is to see that justice reigns in every circle and to ensure that the right of every individual is protected.

"There should be international justice all over the countries to address cases like rape, child abuse, sexual harassment, suicide attack, adoption and many others without political interference.

"Criminal interrogation must be justly handled without political interference while cases of molested women, raped girls and many others especially those inflicted with tortures, should be handled without fear or favour by the concerned authorities."
ENDS

Osinbajo, Ajimobi, Alao Akala Eulogies Prophet Abiara's wife as body laid to rest in Ibadan

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo was among the dignitaries that paid last respect as the body of the wife of the General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor Samuel Abiara, Mrs. Christiana Aduke Abiara's body was laid to rest in Ibadan on Friday.

The Vice President who on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari commensurated with the husband, family and the entire congregation of the church described the husband of the deceased as a popular prayer actor who advices his regularly.

Speaking on the passage of the deceased, Osinbajo said people must know that there are challenges in life saying that what the country is passing through now will soon be over. 

Osinbajo said "On behalf of the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, we commensurate with you, we pray that God Almighty will lift you and comfort you. My prayer is that you also will not fall. You will never be put to shame. God will bless your children. 

"I want to say to all of us, that there is nothing good that will not have challenges. 

"Our country is going through some pains now, but God Almighty will make our tomorrow better. 

The body of Mrs. Christiana Abiara who died on September 3rd in Ibadan at the age 70 had earlier been committed to mother earth prior to the thanksgiving. 

Others who paid glowing tributes to the cleric's wife include Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and his wife; Florence, former Governor of the state Chief Adebayo Alao Akala and his wife Kemi; former Governor of Osun State Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Deputy Governor of Osun State Mrs. Titilayo Laoye Tomori; Deputy Governor of Ogun State Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga and Minister for Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun. 

Wife of the General Overseer of Redeem Christian Church of God Mrs. Adeboye was also among those who graced the funeral service.  

Ajimobi described the deceased who lived 'an exemplary and fulfilled life. 

He said "Mama served humanity, she was very inspirational and fairness, she taught her children the fair of God, mama's life was impactful. 

The widower, Pastor Abiara urged Nigerians to be wary of fake prophets whose predictions will never come to past. 

He said though the loss of his wife is painful but aware that the deceased has fulfilled the purpose of her life. 

He used the occation to pray for the country to overcome the present political, socio-economic challenges confronting the country and not to listen to prophets of doom.  

"I want to implore all Nigerians not to listen to prophets of doom whose predictions shall never come to past.  I want to use this opportunity to implore Nigerians that they should keep faith that the recession will soon be over. I want to assure you that Nigeria from 2017 will be a new dawn. 

"Therefore I urged all Nigerians to put their minds at rest that the remaining of this year will be peaceful.

Earlier in his sermon, the General Suprietendent, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor S. O. Oladele charged christians on their duty which is to know and serve God. 

He said "Your duty is not to pursue education or to be rich but your duty is to know and serve the lord. There is no other duty than to know and serve the lord. 

"The lord said there is only one God, the message is not for the dead but for the living, therefore your duty is to know and serve the lord as an individual, do not postpone it, do not delay it as procrastination is dangerous. 

The cleric then implored christian faithful to be patient saying there is no one that is spared to with challenges. 

Ex Red Devil Striker Dejo Fayemi is Dead

A prominent member of the second generations of Nigerian national football team, otherwise known as the Red Devils, who shook the continent of Africa in the late 50s, Dejo Fayemi is dead.

The former striker who scored on his debut when Nigeria beat Ghana for the first time passed away in his sleep at his home located at Odo-Ona Elewe area of Ibadan at the age of 83 years on Friday 2nd December.

The Ibadan born Fayemi was among the first set of Nigerians who in 1961 travelled to England to play professional football just after Independence.

In 1961, Fayemi wrecked the Independence Day celebration for Sierra Leone with his goal in an invitational friendly match to mark the country’s attainment of a republic. He also did same thing to Dahomey
(now Republic of Benin).

He also scored when Liberty Stadium (now Obafemi Awolowo Stadium) wasopened in 1958, when he played among the selected side called Western Rovers that lost 11-2 to a Sheffield Wednesday FC of England and after that match was presented with a trophy as the Best Player of the year.

Speaking with his eldest daughter, Kemi Fayemi moment after the passing away of Pa Fayemi, she said the deceased never gave any inclination to his death, as he still played jokingly with every member of the household the night prior to his death.

“My dad was a caring father, he eat ‘amala’ I prepared for him last night and joked with his grand children before he went to bed, only to discovered him dead in the morning when we expect him to come out for the usual morning devotion”, she said.

The burial arrangement for Pa Fayemi, the first Nigerian to played at the old Highbury Stadium of Arsenal Football Club would be announce after the meeting of the family.

LAUTECH Students Stages Non Violent Protest in Ogbomoso

Hundreds of students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH in Ogbomoso on Monday protested against the lingering industrial action embark upon by the teaching and non teaching staff union of the institution.

They school was closed due to non availability of funds to pay workers salary and sustain the tempo of development  

As early as 7 am on Thursday the students who protested under the aegis of “Concerned Students barricaded the major entrance into Ogbomoso and its environs.

Attempt by some motorists who are members of the NURTW was vehemently resisted by the student at Takie junction in the town.

They had during the weekend appealed to the Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola and his Oyo state counterpart, Abiola Ajimobi, to come together and find a solution to the workers strike.

Some of the students told alarinkaagbaye.com that the essence is to further sensitize the public on the nonchalant attitude of government towards the institution’s workers and the students .

“ They are wasting our precious time, we are not getting longer anymore, time  we need to graduate on time and move to another level, please help us tell them that we are tired , they should  whatever is causing this problem and let us resume.

They however appealed to the two governors to pay the Earned Academics Allowance of ASUU members, which they alleged was paid last in 2012.

Meanwhile, Officers of the Nigeria Police later brokered peace, guided the protesting students to have a peaceful protest till it lasted.

Confirming the protest, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the protest was non-violent.

Amosun to Flagg off Ogun Light Rail Project in January

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has disclosed that the phase one of the Ogun State Light Rail project would be due for commissioning by the first quarter of 2019.

The rail project would be flagged-off in January, 2017.

Governor Amosun  made this known while unveiling the Ogun State Light Rail project at the First International Rail Conference held at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos

The Governor assured that his administration was committed to growing the state’s economy from a paltry N20 billion to N100 billion through land use, industrial and commercial development.

Governor Amosun said “the first phase of the project will include a 57km Agbara- Berger, 54km Ofada – Sagamu and 84km Abeokuta – Sagamu – Ijebu Ode rail project among others”.

He further revealed that the project was also targeted at meeting housing deficit of Lagos state through intercity rail network, to explore strategic linkage with the economy of Lagos and the West Africa sub region.

Amosun who disclosed that no nation in the world move goods on road like Nigeria, said the project would help to reduce the daily pressure on the roads as it would further spur development of the state in the Agricultural sector.

In his speech, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi who was represented by the Director, Rail Transport Services, Federal Ministry of Transport, Mr. Mohammed Babakobi said the Federal Government intended to generate not less than 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs through rail system modernisation.

Amaechi said that the over 117 year old rail system in Nigeria required urgent modernisation  and the Federal Government was committed to rehabilitating and refurbishing existing rail infrastructure as well as building new ones in order to widen the rail network.

On his part, the Managing Director, Planet projects Ltd and the organiser of the first International Rail Conference with the theme “Nigeria Railway Industry, moving from the 19th to 21st Century’’, Mr. Biodun Otunola observed that the nation’s economy would not grow if the rail system was not fixed, commending the Muhammadu Buhari led administration for committing over N10 billion naira to rail project.

Over 120 Chinese Companies Ready to Establish Industries in Oyo says Ajimobi

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday said that over 120 companies from China have been invited and ready to establish in the state during the state government's official visit to the country recently. 

speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibadan  the governor said  50 companies alone from the 127 companies can turn the fortune of this state to become the foremost industrialized state in the country. Part of the industries that will be established by the Chinese companies are cassava farming and its processing industries. 

"The economic situation in the country requires rethinking, re-strategising, and diversification of our economy. Therefore the Chinese invitation will facilitate farm plantation, factories and therefore making the state to be well industrialized", he said. 

Similarly, the governor noted that the state is a logistic centre that could enhance free trade with neighboring states from the the North and the East. 

He therefore said agriculture must be the first priority because of its multiplier effect adding that the state government intended to embark on mechanized farming to boost efficiency in the sector.

He also said the state will be a sister trade zone to Lagos and Ogun States where the two states will get raw materials in Oyo State to transform to finished material in their states. 

Governor Ajimobi who said the town hall meeting was also to launch a new education policy, stating that another area of the government's concentration is education because the students in the state have been performing woefully in their examinations.

He said, "it is against this backdrop we insisted on not promoting non-performing students saying this is the reason some students who alleged mass failure set their school on fire.

We must inculcate discipline in the education sector and eschew all form of vices by the students. 

"We have therefore concluded that elders from each community will form the governing council that will supervise the employed teachers by the government", the governor said.

Traditional Ruler Docked for Land Theft in Oke Ogun

The Amunijio of Ijio, Iwajowa Local government, Okeho, Oyo state, Oba Okunade Adegoke has been brought before Okeho Chief magistrate court for allegations bothering on threat of lives, destruction of family business and forcibly encroaching on the landed property belonging to another family with fully armed thugs 

The accused, was arraigned on four counts charges including: threatening of live, destroying locust beans trees, forcibly entering on the land belonging to Akinlotanfamily with and fully armed thugs with the intention of forcefully taking it over and harassing them

The principal state counsel who is also the prosecutor for complaint Barrister Akibu Akintola told the court that the accused with others at large on 29th of March 2016 at about 15:34hours at Ijio in Okeho Ma‎gisterial District sent life threatening message to one Barrister Shittu Azeez

Akintola  said, on January  Oba Okunade did willfully and unlawfully damage locust Beans trees, oil palm trees and shea-butter trees valued at N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira), properly of Akinlotan famliy

He recounted that Oba Adegoke forcefully enter on the landed property belonging to ‎Akinlotan family of Aluba Compound Ijio and on 7th of July 2016 the same Magisterial District did fully armed thugs in order to prevent Barrister shittu Azeez and two police officer from leaving the town

The prosecutor said the offence is contrary to punishable under section 323 of criminal Code Cap. 38 Vol II, Laws of Oyo state, ‎under Section 451 of the criminal Code Cap. 38 Vol II, Laws of Oyo state, under section 81, Criminal Code Cap. 38, Vol.11 and section 249(1)(d) of the Criminal Code Cap.38 Vol II laws of Oyo state 

However, the counsel to the defendants Barrister Olufemi Akintomiwa‎ who was represented by Barrister Olakunle Afolabi prayed the court to give his team more time to go and prepare for the case 

Olakunle neither oppose the application nor objected for substitute but consented with the court to give good time for preparation 

Also Oba Adegoke who was present in court expressed surprise at the four count charges noting that he was only aware of a single count charge wondering where and how they got the additional three allegations against him

He said: "I am surprise at the four count charge against me. Earlier the count charge was one I don't know where they got another three that they added to it" 

In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Adams Jimoh Adesina however adjourned the case till January 24 2017 informing the parties to come to court with their five witnesses each.

The Outcome Was Not What we Expected But We are Proud to Have Won the Hearts of The People -Eyitayo Jegede

APPRECIATION

This is for History…

Following the unlawful and contrived removal of my name as the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 Election in Ondo State, the Supreme Court on TUESDAY, 22ND of November ordered the Appeal Court to deliver judgment in the Appeal before it.

The appeal challenged the ruling of Justice Okon Abang of The Federal High Court which ordered the substitution of my name by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a contestant.

On WEDNESDAY, 23RD November, 2016, the Court of Appeal in its Judgment described Justice Abang’s Judgment as a ‘fraud’ and subsequently upturned it.

About 9 pm, on WEDNESDAY 23RDNovember, 2016, INEC officially recognized me as the Flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the election scheduled to hold on 26thNov. 2016

On THURSDAY, 24th November 2016, I was accompanied by the State PDP Chairman, Clement Faboyede and hundreds of supporters to INEC Headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure demanding a postponement of the election knowing fully well that therewould be no ample time to reach out to supporters across the State as campaign closes 12 midnight same day. That request was turned down.

Our request that the election be postponed was premised on these grounds:-

1. The Voters Register for all the 3009 poling units in the State was not released either to myself or the authentic officials of the PDP as provided for by the Electoral Act.

2. My name was not displayed for thirty days before the date of the election as provided by section 34 of the Electoral Act, my name haven been previously removed and replaced on the 27th October 2016

3. The list and particulars of my party agents was not received by INEC within the prescribed period of 7 days before election.

Regrettably, INEC proceeded with the election, rebuffing our request and call for postponement that would have allowed fair play and level playing ground considering the fact that we had 24 hours only, to campaign.

Despite the above challenges and the refusal of INEC to postpone the election, the PDP was able to garner more than 150,000 votes with only 24 hours of campaign and thus placed second by INEC.

Gratitude…

My gratitude to the National Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party under the Chairmanship of Senator Ahmed Markarfi, His Excellency Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, his Ekiti State Counterpart, His Excellency Ayodele Fayose, PDP Governors, Ex-PDP Governors who were always in court in their numbers, my Running Mate, John Ola Mafo Esq., the State PDP Chairman, Clement Faboyede and other leaders of the Party, Party Members, Supporters, well-meaning Nigerians and lovers of democracy who were magnanimous in their support and solidarity.

I congratulate my learned brother Silk, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN).

We mince no word in saying that the outcome was not what we expected but we are proud to have won the hearts of the people.

Gratitude!

Eyitayo Jegede (SAN)

Ondo State PDP Governorship Candidate.

FAAN Innuagurates Three New Carousels at Lagos Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in a bid to conform with global trends and International best practices, yesterday, November 15, 2016 commissioned 3 numbers ultra-modern carousels and conveyor belts at the D-Arrivals of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

 The commissioning of these facilities will reduce delays and fast track departure formalities of arriving passengers. This facility is one of many projects embarked by the Federal government to facilitate passengers’ facilitation at the airports to keep pace with the growing traffic which has been on the increase since the commencement of the remodeling project, and the immense growth of the country as the fastest growing economy in Africa.

The timing of this world class facility is in consonance with the Authority’s readiness to thrill her esteem airport users with a fascinating travel experience especially with the approaching festive season usually associated with increased inbound passengers and luggage.

 The Authority assures all airport users of improved quality services in line with global best practices as we are not unmindful of the need to provide world class facilities inspite of the economic challenges facing the country.

 The carousels were commissioned by Engr. Ephraim Nwodo, General Manager, Mechanical on behalf of the Authority. Present at the event were the Chief of Staff to the Managing Director, Mahmuda Zakari, SSA to the MD, Mrs. Sola Awe, Airport Manager, Nehemiah Auta, Joke Olatuji, International Terminal Manager, other top management staff, airline officials and service providers.

UI Produces 4.022 Post Graduates

The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka on Wednesday said the Institution is promoting national transformation in Nigeria.

Professor Olayinka stated this while speaking at the continuation of the 2016 convocation ceremonies of the University during which 4,022 candidates bagged higher degrees and post graduate diplomas in various programmes held at the International Conference Centre.

The Vice Chancellor noted that in doing this, the University is committed to continuous development of teaching, learning and research programmes that would provide the required skills for internalizing the development process and to serve as catalyst for the political, social and economic development of the nation.

“At this juncture, I wish to reiterate that the vision of the University is tied to the pursuit of the national goals of development through knowledge creation and dissemination, with a view of promoting national transformation” he said.

Professor Olayinka added that “the realization of this vision is reflected in our commitment to the continuous development of teaching, learning and research programmes that would provide the required skills for internalizing the development process and to serve as catalyst for the political, social and economic development of the nation”.

Speaking further, Professor Olayinka disclosed that of the 12, 301 that applied for admission into the Postgraduate School during the 2015/2016 academic session, only 6, 520 qualified candidates were offered admission for various programmes

According to the Vice Chancellor, the high number of applicants into various programmes of the Institution “is an eloquent testimony to the fact that both the new and existing postgraduate programmes of the university are popular and acceptable”.

He however gave the breakdown of the graduands as 442 candidates in Ph.D, one candidate bagged M.D while 30 candidates completed their MPhil, MPH 93 candidates, 2,940 Academic Masters, 407 Professional Masters and 109 Postgraduate Diploma Degrees.

“A total of 4,022 candidates will be receiving their respective higher degrees and postgraduate diplomas.
A breakdown of the 4, 022 graduands includes: Ph.D 442, M.D 1, MPhil 30, MPH 93, Academic Masters 2,940, Professional Masters 407 and Postgraduate Diploma 109”

Strike, ASUU is on Rescue Mission says Chairman

Chairman of the University of Ibadan Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Deji Omole on Wednesday said the union is on rescue mission with its on going warning strike.

Dr Omole stated this while speaking on the warning strike in the university which he said has achieved more than ninety percent success on the first day.

According to him, ASUU is “out to save this nation and we are on crusade to save public education because we know that without education no meaningful development can take place”

The ASUU Chairman pointed out that unless public education in the country get the much deserved attention from government the future of Nigeria is not assured.

‘This government is almost two years in office and if a government does not take education seriously, I don’t know what it will take seriously.  What we need to get out of the woods of recession is for education to get the deserved attention” he said.

The ASUU Chairman lamented that it was unfortunate that the National Assembly just woke up to the news of the strike a day to commencement when they were the ones who did not make sufficient budgetary allocation for education in the 2016 budget.

“We want a total commitment to education that will liberate the nation. We are talking about the life of the nation. Any nation that wants to grow must take education seriously. We are on strike because we are fearful of the future of Nigeria in the absence of quality education”.

He added that the union “had agreements in 2009 and signed an MoU in 2013 and these have not been implemented” adding that “they have also systematically reduced our salaries for 12 months in university of Ibadan”.

“The same lawmakers made budget that can accommodate the purchase of exotic cars but not on public education for the children of the masses. The public should sympathize that we have shown enough understanding with government”.

At the University campus, students at the Faculty of Education, examinations could not hold due to the strike as lecturers boycotted lecture rooms in faculties of Education, Arts, Sciences, Technology, Agriculture and the Social Sciences while students were seen in their various halls discussing the strike.

Ekiti Speaker condemns Thursday armed robbery in Otun *Seeks more policemen for state

Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Right Honourable (Pastor) Kola Oluwawole, has condemned the robbery of two banks in Outn-Ekiti, in Moba Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday, in which five persons were reportedly killed, pleading with authorities to make more policemen available in the state.


According to a statement by his Special Assistant (Media), Stephen Gbadamosi, on Friday, Oluwawole, who commiserated with the families of the victims of the robbery and the Oore of Moba, Oba Adedapo Popoola
James, prayed that God would console the people of Otun-Ekiti and the
entire Moba kingdom.


The Speaker, who is also an indigene of the local government, also appealed to the authorities of the Nigeria Police Force to consider making more men of the force available to the state, stating that the
current government would not take security of lives and property of its people with levity.


“The incident is sad. We do not take the security of the lives and property of our people with levity. But this is regrettable and condemnable. I commiserate with the families of those that lost their
lives in this ugly incident.


“I commiserate with our father, the Oore of Moba, Oba Adedapo Popoola, and all indigenes of the towns in the local government. Our monarch’s reign has witnessed peace. We, as a government, will not allow that
peace to be truncated.


“We appeal to the police to make more men and logistics available in the state to be able to nip crime in the bud. They should also make efforts to ensure that the perpetrators of the act do not go scot
free.


“We have resolved that terrorism, robbery and other acts of crime do not thrive in this state. We stand by that resolution. Once again, I express my deepest condolences on the death of the victims. All those
who suffered one loss or the other in that ugly attack will be compensated by God Himself,” he said.
Oluwawole noted that the state government was already reviewing the situation, with a view to putting a stop to any similar occurrence in the future.