Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has expressed sorrow over the death of two protesting FUOYE students, while also directing the police CP to investigate the killings.

Fayemi made this known in a recent state State wide Broadcast on the Violent Protest at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The Governor in the state wide broadcast conveyed his deeply felt sorrow over the loss of two students and for those who suffered injuries. He also went on to reveal that he has directed the State Commissioner of Police to urgently commence an investigation into the circumstances that led to the unfortunate shooting incident.

He said:

“Having heard from all parties to the incident, it is pertinent that I now personally convey my deeply felt sorrow for the loss of two promising young lives and for those who suffered injuries.

I have directed the State Commissioner of Police to urgently commence an investigation into the circumstances that led to the unfortunate shooting incident with a view to identifying possible culprits within and outside the Force. Taken together with the ongoing investigation by the University management, we will consider the need for an independent panel of inquiry, if necessary once these fact finding investigations are concluded.”

You can read the Full text of Governor Fayemi’s broadcast on the Violent Protest at the FUOYE below;

https://ekitireporters.com/fuoye-protest-gov-fayemi-expresses-sorrow-over-death-of-two-students-directs-police-cp-to-investigate-killings/