…attack unjustifiable – Adeleke
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the attack on the state high court by unknown arsonists as unjustifiable.
The state high court 2 in Ilesa was set on fire on Monday midnight by unknown arsonists with some documents and exhibits reportedly burnt with the entire building.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke said the arson was “an unjustifiable attack.”
He explained that the state fire service was mobilised to the scene but the havoc was already over by the time of their arrival, noting that reports indicated that files relating to sensitive court cases were destroyed.
He directed thorough investigation into the incident as well as beefing up security across all court premises in the state.
“Thorough investigation must be conducted by the security agencies to apprehend the suspects and ensure they face the consequences of their actions. I further direct security agencies to beef up surveillance across the various court buildings.
“Additionally, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice is to join hands with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure for the immediate rehabilitation of the burnt down building,” Adeleke said.
Adeleke who described the attack as a threat to democracy, said the judiciary remains the stabilizer and critical arbiter of the democratic process which should be supported rather than attack.