Gov Ortom Reacts To Murder Of Olajide Sowore
Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters editor Omoyele Sowore, was killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, according to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.
Olajide, a pharmacy student at Igbinedion University, was assassinated by unknown shooters on Saturday, according to NEWS DIRECT.
Governor Ortom, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said the horrible murder of Olajide exemplifies the country’s deteriorating security condition.
The Governor expressed his hope that those responsible for the young man’s murder will be apprehended by security forces.
During a press conference on Sunday, the Edo State Police Command stated that they were combing the forest for the deceased’s killers.
Governor Ortom prayed to God to grant Olajide Sowore’s soul eternal peace and his family the strength to accept the loss.
