From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has condemned the gruesome killing of a traditional ruler and retired Army General, Oba Segun Aremu, the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area, and the abduction of his wife and two family members by unidentified gunmen.
In a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the Party expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Kwara communities, noting that Kwara is gradually losing its peaceful nature.
“The gruesome killing of Oba Segun Aremu and the abduction of his wife and other family members by yet-to-be-identified gunmen is a stark reminder of the deteriorating security situation in our state.
“The PDP is disheartened and shocked by this unfortunate incident and extends our heartfelt condolences to the Koro community, Ekiti people, and the traditional institution in the state.
“Our party stands in solidarity with Koro community home and abroad at this difficult time and calls on security agencies to intensify efforts at rescuing those abducted unhurt from captivity while bringing the perpetrators of this dastardly act into timely justice,” the party said.
The party accused the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of governing from Abuja under the guise of being the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) while his own state was faced with insecurity and violent killings of citizens.