- Oyekanmi was on official assignment within the metropolis when he met his untimely death at the hands of his assailants.
- Secretary Tokunbo Talabi led a government delegation to the deceased’s house to offer condolences to his family.
The family of Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, the late Director of Finance and Accounts in the governor’s office, who was slain on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital, by suspected armed robbers, has received condolences from Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Abiodun claimed to be astonished and deeply saddened by Oyekanmi’s sudden passing.
This was stated in a letter to Governor Lekan Adeniran, written by the Chief Press Secretary.
Oyekanmi met his sad demise at the hands of his attackers while on an official assignment in the city.
Abiodun referred to the event as a “rude shock” and asked for prayers for the late director’s immediate family, asking that they have the strength to bear the great loss
He said, “I was devastated and extremely shocked upon receiving news of the cold-blooded murder of Oyekanmi, in the hands of criminal elements and enemies of our state.
“It is indeed a colossal loss for our administration to have lost such a dedicated, truthful, and diligent official; his assailants have murdered sleep and will be flushed out immediately from wherever they might be hiding.
“I have directed all security agencies in the State to smoke the criminals out instantly and make them face the full wrath of the law. I, therefore, want to assure the entire workforce and residents in the state that never will such calamity befall our dear state again.
“I pray for the repose of his soul and for God’s protection over the family he left behind. He is going to be sorely missed by his relatives, colleagues and the government he meritoriously served till death.”
Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, on Wednesday evening, led a government delegation to the deceased’s house to commiserate with his family.