According to a State House Press release, “President Tinubu condemns the killing of traditional rulers in Ekiti”.
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| President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu |
It added, the President also “directs immediate release of kidnapped pupils”.
The State House Press release signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) on January 30, 2024, revealed, “It is with grief that President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola”.
The Press Release:
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS KILLING OF TRADITIONAL RULERS IN EKITI, DIRECTS IMMEDIATE RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED PUPILS
It is with grief that President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola.
President Tinubu condemns this mindless and brutal bloodletting, and pledges that the perpetrators will not escape justice.
The President condoles with the families and subjects of the traditional rulers, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and the people of Ekiti State on this deeply agonizing development.
In the same vein, the President directs the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped around Eporo-Ekiti area of the State.
As security of life and property is the primary responsibility of government, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that the nation’s security architecture is being robustly fortified for better and expected outcomes.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 30, 2024
