Edo Gov Obaseki Reacts To Death Of Omoyele Sowore’s Brother

By Ayodele Oni

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over the death of his brother, Olajide Sowore.

Governor Obaseki’s condolence message was coming just as the Edo State Police Command reacted to the killing.

In a statement, Governor Obaseki assured that the State Government would work with relevant security agencies to investigate the unfortunate incident, noting that efforts will be intensified to bring the culprits to book.

Olajide Sowore was killed by gunmen on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the Okada area of Edo State.

He was a student of Pharmacy at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.

According to Governor Obaseki, “I commiserate with the Sowore family and the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over the death of his brother, Olajide Sowore.

“The news of Olajide’s death is heartbreaking and we will make all efforts to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to justice.

“On behalf of the people and Government of Edo State, I condole with the Sowore family and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

The Police in Edo state on Saturday confirmed his killing by kidnappers who abducted five others.

The Police Command, in its early morning first report said the deceased was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Saturday.

He was said to have been coming from Igbinedion University, Okada, near Benin, where he was studying Pharmacy when he was shot dead on the Benin-Lagos highway.