Aregbesola reconciles with would-be ‘assassin’ after 19 years

Rauf Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola

By John Ogunsemore

Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Sunday reconciled with Sikiru Olaboye, whom he said made an attempt on his life nearly two decades ago.

Aregbesola disclosed this in a Facebook post.

The former Osun governor said, “Earlier today, I received Sikiru Olaboye, one of the men who attempted to assassinate me during the 2006 Oroki Day Celebration in Osogbo.

“I was informed that he called into a local radio station in Osogbo a few weeks ago to seek my forgiveness.

“Today, while praying for him, I assured him that I hold no grudges against him or anyone else involved. I neither harboured resentment nor sought revenge after God spared me from that attack.

“It is God alone who has the power to forgive all our shortcomings. As His servants, I pray that He forgives both his and mine.”

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