Gov Adeleke sets up panel to investigate Ikire killings, violence

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has established a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry to investigate the violence that erupted at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area. The panel will examine the circumstances leading to the shootings and killings, determine the identities and number of victims, and assess whether criminal responsibility is connected to the incident.

The panel comprises retired AIG Dr Aderanti C. Kayode, Dele Akintayo, representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organizations, and the Ikire community, with Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola appointed as Chairman and Abiodun Badiora as Secretary. The panel is empowered to recommend prosecution, disciplinary measures, compensation for victims, and institutional reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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