The Ondo State government has said those involved in the killing of 35-year-old driver Tope Olorunfemi who was stoned to death by an angry mob at the Ijoka area of Akure the Ondo State capital will face the wrath of the law.
A statement by the commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju said the acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa expressed shock at the incident
The statement reads in part “The attention of the Ondo State Government has been drawn to a disturbing recourse to jungle justice by the public.
“This is especially true when citizens are attacked, and killed, based on one flimsy excuse or the other, especially on allegations of an Internet scam, laced with ritual killing, commonly referred to as Yahoo Plus.
“The Ag. Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has expressed shock and disbelief, on the recent mob attack that led to the stoning to death of 35-year-old Tope Olorunfemi at Ijoka Area of Akure.
“The young man, riding in a Toyota car, reportedly ran into a motorcyclist and his passenger, resulting in some fatalities.
“The government condemns in strong terms the incident and said all those found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“While the government does not condone criminality in whatever guise, it also does not subscribe to people taking laws into their hands.
“It was reported, that the quick intervention of law enforcement agents, saved the parents of the deceased from suffering the same fate as their son. Sadly, they watched in horror and total helplessness as their son was pummeled to death.
“His Excellency, Hon. Ayedatiwa urges Ondo State citizens to have trust in the rule of law, as the government will not condone any form of mob action and hooliganism in the administration of Justice in Ondo State.
“The government is saddened by this development and commiserates with all the families that lost their loved ones as a result of this incident while praying for a quick recovery for those that sustained injuries.
The PunchMetro had published that 35-year-old driver Tope Olorunfemi had on Monday crushed no fewer than two persons to death leaving six others injured.
The incident angered irate youths who stoned him to death alleging that the deceased was an internet fraudster.
Meanwhile, the state police command had said it cannot confirm if whether or not Olorunfemi was an internet fraudster.
