Police Ibrahim Idris to promptly investigate and ensure the prosecution of
the culprits in the recent communal clashes in Ile-Ife, where several
lives were reportedly lost.
Prof. Osinbajo condoles with those who lost their loved ones in the
violence and commiserates with the people, and government of the State of
Osun over the unfortunate incident. He prays that the Almighty God will
comfort those who have become mourners in such tragic circumstances.
The Acting President also calls on all the different groups of people in
Ile-Ife to live in harmony, remain calm and keep the peace while police
investigation is in progress, assuring that perpetrators of the acts of
violence will be identified and brought to book according to law.
While strongly condemning the killings and other acts of violence that
have been perpetuated in the town, Acting President Osinbajo emphasises
that resorting to acts of violence as a form of redress over grievances by
any group of people anywhere in the country will not be tolerated or
condoned by the Federal Government. Such unlawful pursuit of redress and
despicable expression of grievances shall be firmly punished in line with
extant laws.