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Obaseki vows to bring to book killers of Sowore’s brother

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Governor has assured that his government would collaborate with all security agencies to fish out the killers of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who was killed by suspected kidnappers on Saturday, and bring them to justice.

Governor Obaseki made the vow in the condolence message he sent to Sowore over the death of the younger Sowore, who was a student of the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State.

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

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.”

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