ensure that the killers of the Deputy Editor ofSaturday Newswatch, Mr.
Toyin Obadina, are found and made to face the wrath of the law.
In a statement by the governor's Special Adviser on Media, Festus
Adedayo, Ajimobi said the killing of the journalist should not be
allowed to go the way of similar previous cases.
He said, "The only way the police can convince Nigerians that they are
truly on top of the situation is to deploy all the resources at their
disposal, both human and material, to ensure that the killers of
Obadina are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
"His murder was shocking, painful and unfortunate. Obadina was cut
down at the prime of his life when his professional dexterity as a
journalist was much needed for the development of the country."
While describing Obadina as prolific and highly professional in the
discharge of his duties as a journalist and editorial member ofDaily
Newswatch, Ajimobi commiserated with his family, friends, associates
as well as the management and staff ofDaily Newswatchfor his untimely
death.
The governor also condoled with members of the Nigeria Union of
Journalists over the loss of their colleague.
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