Police Vow To Trail Killers Of Ex-Gov. Oni’s Aide

Ekiti state police have today vowed that they would ensure that the killers of Mr Bunmi Ojo, a former Personal Assistant to former Gov. Segun Oni are arrested and brought to book soon.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, assured newsmen in Ado Ekiti that those responsible for the killing would not escape justice.

He said the police had began investigations, although no suspect has been arrested yet.

The spokesman said a team of detectives and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) were now on the trail of the unidentified gunmen.

He also stated that the a news conference would be organised by the police as soon as ongoing investigation had been concluded.

“We are determined to ensure that the killers are brought to justice. We are gathering tips and working on all possibilities to ensure that these evil doers are made to face the wrath of the law

“We have sent our men to comb everywhere possible.

“Our men in plain clothes are out to unravel the killers, they are combing every corner and those areas seen to be criminal hideouts are under the watchful eyes of our men.

“So, we are confident that the killers will be arrested soon,’’ Ikechukwu said.

Recall that the deceased was the commissioner representing Ekiti at the Federal Character Commission before he was killed at a popular viewing centre located in Adebayo area of Ado Ekiti on Friday night.

His remains would be buried on Friday after a funeral service.

A condolence visit has been paid by Oni to Ojo’s private residence located at Federal Housing Area of Ado Ekiti.

A family member told newsmen that three of his mobile phones were seized by the assasins before they killed him.

The family member, who did not want his identity disclosed said Ojo’s car keys was also seized, although it was found later.

“When they stormed the viewing centre, they shot into the air to disperse the viewers and they immediately seized Ojo’s mobile phones and car key before shooting him.

“But they later returned the car key after carrying out the act. What they wanted to do was to cause distraction and make the murder look like a robbery

“We are appealing to the police to bring the perpetrators to justice. Mr Bunmi Ojo’s death shouldn’t be swept under the carpet,” he said.