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Makinde Vows Prosecution Of Perpetrators Of Iwo Road, Ibadan Violence

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has condemned Wednesday’s violence,  which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital vowing that the perpetrators of the violence will not go unpunished.

The governor, who toured the affected area, said that the government will bring perpetrators of the act to book.

Makinde described the occurrence as unfortunate, adding that his government has ordered investigations into the violent act.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the government will sanitise Iwo Road and equally review the Park Management System.

He said: “I visited the scene of the Iwo Road incident this morning. The loss of lives during the incident that occurred is unfortunate and should never have happened.

“I give you my word that we will ensure that everyone involved in the dastardly act is brought to book.

“I have ordered investigations. In the meantime, we will sanitise the area behind Iwo Road where cultists congregate, and review the Park Management System.

“We have also informed the phone sellers to choose representatives who will discuss how we can assist them,” Governor Makinde was quoted as saying.

Some of the phone sellers in the area were alleged to have been victims of the crisis.

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