The Oyo State Governor, Engr, ‘Seyi Makinde has shown his “deep sadness” on the passing away of a student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Master Jimoh Isiaka who was allegedly shot dead by the police following ENDSARS protests by the youths in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
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In his Official Twitter Page (@seyimakinde) made available to SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS, http://www.sojworldnews.com ,Makinde was furious at a system that made him the Chief Security Officer of his state without the power to control the police.
*I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso. He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today.
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Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and other relevant agencies, and investigations into what led to the unfortunate incident are still ongoing.
I pray that God grants the parents of Jimoh Isiaka the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
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The ENDSARS protests are a strong indicator of a systemic failure. It is a failure on the part of those who have been constitutionally empowered to protect the citizens.
It again calls into question why State Governors are called Chief Security Officers of their state whereas, they do not have the necessary powers to control the police force.
I will be paying a personal visit to the family of Jimoh Isiaka and I promise to pursue the investigations to a logical conclusion.
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