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Oyo Govt Vows To Prosecute Killer Of OYRTMA Officer

17 December

Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi

The Oyo State Government, on Monday, vowed to prosecute a reckless driver found responsible for the death of an officer of the state’s traffic agency, Fabunmi Kehinde, in the Agbowo area.


Mr. Fabunmi, a Level 4 officer of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, was killed on Saturday by a driver of a Black 4Matic Benz with registration number LSD 862 JS, who disobeyed a traffic light and was apprehended by OYRTMA officers.


Speaking in Ibadan, the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), condemned Mr. Fabunmi’s brutal killing, adding that the victim died while performing his lawful duties of making Agbowo safe for motorists and commuters.


He emphasized that OYRTMA officers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of lives and property and that anyone who assaults or disrespects them will face the full wrath of the law.


Major Adesagba commended the swift response of the police and OYRTMA officers in apprehending the suspect and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased officer. 


He also praised the Oyo State Government for its unwavering support in ensuring the safety and security of the state’s roads.


“No one who disrespects or assaults our officers will go unpunished,’ Adesagba stated, affirming that the suspect will be prosecuted.


“The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by traffic officers and the need for drivers to exercise caution and respect for the law,” Adekoya said.


“The suspect has been arraigned at the Magistrate Court, Iyaganku, today, but since the court was on a weekday break, the case was adjourned to Thursday. The suspect remains in police custody.”


 



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