The Kogi State Government has condemned the killing of Samuel Opeyemi, a Catholic priest, and directed security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the directive in a statement on Friday, saying Governor Ahmed Ododo described the killing as “heinous and unacceptable.”
“The murder of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi is a painful tragedy that has saddened the Government and the people of Kogi State. We condemn this barbaric act in the strongest possible terms and assure the Church and the family of the deceased that the perpetrators will not escape justice,” Mr Fanwo said.
He added that the governor had directed all security agencies “to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, identify everyone connected with the crime and ensure they face the full weight of the law.”
The government expressed condolences to the Catholic Church, the Diocese, the priest’s family and the Christian community.
