The death of the Assistant Captain of Remo Stars FC, Tiyaminu Kazeem has sparked mass protests in Shagamu in Ogun State leading to the death of one of the protesters.
The victim is yet to be identified as at time publishing this report.
The protesters, who took to the streets also stormed the Palace of the Akarigbo and the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, demanding justice for the deceased.
Meanwhile, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has advised residents of the state to remain calm and not resort to self – help in respect of the late Remo Stars Football Club defender, Kazeem Tiamiyu who was killed by men of the Nigerian Police in Sagamu on Saturday.
While also assuring that similar cases will be looked into, he described the killing of the soccer star as unfortunate and urged players, management and supporters of Remo Stars Football Club, to remain calm, adding that the killers would be brought to justice.
The Governor, who expressed shock at the tragic event, assured that a proper, transparent and independent investigation would be launched into the incident to know what transpired with a view to bringing those responsible to justice.
The Governor eulogised the late player as a young man with great potentials and stated that his government would not take with levity, the safety of lives and property of the good people of Ogun State.
He promised that the incident would not be swept under the carpet, calling on everyone to be calm during the investigation and be confident that anyone found culpable would be brought to book.
www.sojworldnews.com (c) February 24, 2020
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