ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT CAUTIONS AGAINST JUNGLE JUSTICE

Following the sad incidence where a 35-year old Tope Olorunfemi was stoned to death at Ijoka Area of Akure recently, Ondo State Government has warned citizens of the state against jungle justice, saying they should henceforth not take law into their hands but always allow the security operatives to do their work.
The State government gave the warning in a statement signed by the state Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju,
The statement reads in parts: “The attention of the Ondo State Government has been drawn to a disturbing recourse to jungle justice by the public. This is especially true when citizens are attacked, and killed, based on one flimsy excuse or the other, especially on allegations of Internet scam, laced with ritual killing, commonly referred to as Yahoo Plus.
“The Ag. Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has expressed shock and disbelief, on the recent mob attack that led to the stoning to death of 35-year old Tope Olorunfemi at Ijoka Area of Akure. The young man, riding in a Toyota car, reportedly ran into a motorcyclist and his passenger, resulting in some fatalities. The government condemns in strong terms the incident and said all those found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of law.
“While government does not condone criminality in whatever guise, it also does not subscribe to people taking laws into their hands. It was reported, that the quick intervention of law enforcement agents, saved the parents of the deceased from suffering the same fate as their son. Sadly, they watched in horror and total helplessness as their son was pummeled to death.
“His Excellency, Hon. Aiyedatiwa urges Ondo State citizens to have trust in the rule of law, as government will not condone any form of mob action and hooliganism in the administration of Justice in Ondo State.
“The government is saddened by this development and commiserates with all the families that lost their loved ones as a result of this incident while praying for quick recovery for those that sustained injuries”.