Sergeant Olawoye Bukola, the police officer who was shot during the violence that erupted at Saturday’s Ekiti East Constituency 1 bye-election in Ekiti State has been confirmed dead.
This is according to the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode
Fayemi, who disclosed that the officer died on Monday after battling for her
life.
In a statement issued on his verified Twitter account,
Fayemi expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and also the
Nigeria Police Force for their loss.
He described Bukola as a courageous and worthy police officer who excelled in a traditionally male-dominated career.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Sergeant
Olawoye Bukola, the police officer who was shot during the election violence
that followed the Ekiti East Constituency 1 Bye-Election on Saturday,” he said.
“The brave officer battled for her life since Saturday. We
hoped and prayed that she would make it, but she sadly passed away Monday
evening.
“Late Sgt. Olawoye was a courageous and worthy police
officer who excelled in a traditionally male-dominated career. Sadly, she lost
her life in active service.
“My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this
difficult time. We stand by them. My condolences also go to the Nigeria Police
Force @PoliceNG on this tragic development.
“I have been briefed that the arrested suspects were charged
to court on Monday. My administration is committed to ensuring justice.
“Despite our diverse party affiliations, we must work
together to protect and defend the sanctity of the electoral process and secure
lives and property during elections. This is a nonpartisan imperative that we
must achieve together. May her soul rest in peace.”
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