By Gabriel Atumeyi
365Daily – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his sadness and condolence to the publisher of Sahara Reporters and ex-presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore Omoyele Sowore over the death of his brother, Mr Olajide Sowore.
In a post on his facebook wall, Mr Abubakar said it was a death too many while lamenting the rampant murder and kidnappings across the country.
“I just received news of the reported killing of Mr Olajide Sowore, a student of Igbinedion University and the immediate younger brother of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. His death, and indeed the killings and daily abductions of innocent citizens, saddens me.
“Every death diminishes our humanity. My sincere condolences to the Sowore family and his friends. May his soul rest in peace”.
Similarly, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo has also condoled Omoyele Sowore over the death of his brother, Olajide Sowore, who was reportedly shot dead by kidnappers earlier today.
The minister in a statement on Saturday said it is sad and regrettable, and that the government would track down and prosecute the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
Keyamo said, “I read with deep sadness the reports on the senseless killing of your younger brother, Mr. Jide Sowore, a student of pharmacy at Igbinedion University, Okada, in Edo State, this morning. It is quite sad and regrettable that such a young man would be cut down in his prime by criminal elements.
“Myself and other compatriots would be pressurising the law-enforcement agents to track down these killers without delay and bring them to justice. This, and many others around the country, must be checkmated with all arsenals at our disposal.
“I urge you to take heart and remain committed to helping the nation find a lasting solution to some of these numerous challenges.