Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has condemned the attack on Ilesa High Court building by yet-to-identified persons, describing it as a criminal attack on the state judiciary.
This was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Olawale Rasheed, Monday in Osogbo.
Adeleke directed a thorough investigation into the incident and called on security agencies to beef up security in all court premises in the state.
“Thorough investigation must be conducted by security agencies to apprehend the suspects and ensure they face the consequences of their actions.
“I direct security agencies to beef up surveillance across various court buildings.
“Additionally, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice is to join hands with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure for the immediate rehabilitation of the court building,” he said.
Adeleke, who, described the attack as a threat to democracy, said the judiciary remains the stabiliser and critical arbiter of the democratic process.
“The judiciary needs our support and not to be attacked,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, learnt that the incident happened in the early hours of yesterday.
NAN gathered that the arson led to the destruction of sensitive documents and exhibits, with the entire building razed.
An eyewitness revealed that the state fire service responded to the incident but was unable to salvage the situation as the fire had destroyed the building before their arrival. (NAN)
