Gbenro Adesina
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday August 18, 2020, gave marching orders to security operatives to ensure the re-arrest of Sunday Shodipe, the notorious suspect, allegedly involved in the series of murders in Akinyele, who escaped from custody in Ibadan, on Saturday.
Makinde, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Security, COMPOL Fatai Owoseni (rtd), at a Town Hall meeting held at Akinyele Local Government, said the re-arrest of the alleged mastermind of at least six ritual killings in Ibadan, must be made a top priority of security operatives.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa indicated that Governor Makinde reiterated that his administration places premium on security of lives and properties in the state, urging the residents of the area to remain calm and not take laws into their hands.
Makinde, who maintained that he shared the pains of the people of Akinyele, over the incessant killings in the local government, said the people must continue to cooperate with law enforcement officials to lawfully bring about an end to the menace in the area.
