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Gov. Ajimobi condemns attack on Olubadan’s palace

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-Oyo state government vows to bring perpetrators of shooting at Olubadan’s palace to book.

-The government also vowed to resist any attempt to cause a breakdown of law and order in the state.

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The Governor of Oyo state, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, has on Monday, condemned the attack on the palace of Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The Governor’s media aide, Yomi Layinka, in a statement on Monday, revealed the government had also directed security operatives to ensure the culprits were arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

As earlier reported by Naija News, some unidentified gunmen attacked the palace of the Olubadan during the installation of Baales and Mogajis at the palace of the monarch on Monday.

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In his statement on Monday afternoon, Gov. Ajimobi restated his government’s commitment to  upholding law and order across every nook and cranny of the state.

“The governor condemns the said act in its entirety and has directed security agencies to ensure that the masterminds are swiftly arrested, interrogated and brought to justice,” the statement said.

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“The governor has vowed not to brook anyone or group of people desirous of bringing back the regime of violence and brigandage to the state.

“He wishes to reiterate his commitment to the security and protection of lives and properties of all citizens of Oyo State, which he has laboured hard to restore and maintain in the last six years,” Mr. Layinka added.