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The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Police has promised to apprehend and prosecute the killers of the Onikoro of Koro, Oba Aremu Olusegun Cole, who was murdered by gunmen who raided his palace yesterday and abducted his wife and two others.
Confirming the incident on Friday, the spokesperson of the police command, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, commiserated with the residents of Koro town on the loss of their monarch and urged them to remain calm as everything would be done to arrest the killers.
He stated that immediate and intensive investigations were already ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of this reprehensible act, and no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that they are brought swiftly to justice.
Toun went ahead to assure the people that security measures in the Koro community have been intensified, and tactical teams are being mobilized to beef up security to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
He said "the CP has advised the public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative as we work tirelessly to unravel this matter; arrest and charge the culprits to court. The Kwara State Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and properties".