Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the Southwestern State to commence full investigation after receiving the report of a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl.
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| Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke |
According to Governor Adeleke: “I have received the report of a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for stealing a fowl. Consequently, I have directed the Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State to commence full investigation into the matter and initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man.
Osun is a land of justice and equity and must ensure fairness and protection of the sanctity of lives. I assure members of the public that this matter is receiving my direct attention with every sense of urgency also attached to our response to the matter.”
