Killers Of Olufon Will Soon Be Apprehended, Akeredolu Vows

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, says the government will leave no stone unturned to apprehend the killers of the late Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi.
The governor assured the people of the town, saying the late Oba Israel Adeusi will not die in vain.

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, says the government will leave no stone unturned to apprehend the killers of the late Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi.

Akeredolu made the vow on Saturday at the interdenominational service for the late monarch, held at the Ifon Recreation Club, Ifon.

The governor assured the people of the town, saying the late Oba Israel Adeusi will not die in vain.

The late traditional ruler, who ruled for 23 years, was shot dead by gunmen at the Elegbeka area of the local government along Benin-Owo Expressway in November 2020 on his way from Akure, the state capital, where he had attended a meeting.

Oba Adeusi was a monarch in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Speaking on Saturday, the governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Oladunni Odu, described the late monarch as a person who had the love of his people at heart, adding that he brought peace and development to the community during his reign.

“His death made us realise the security of the country. No stone will be left unturned to fish out the killers of the monarch. Oba Adeusi would not die in vain. He attracted many developmental projects to Ifon Community, Akeredolu said.

The governor further enjoined the community to allow peace to reign while selecting the next monarch for the community.

In his sermon during the service, the Diocesan Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, Stephen Fagbemi, asked the government to do everything possible to bring the perpetrators of the killing of the oba to book.