By Ola Ajayi, with Agency Reports

Ibadan—FOLLOWING the killing of a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Gideon Aremu last week by unknown gunmen, Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has promised a N5 million gift to anyone who would give useful information that could lead to the arrest of the three gunmen responsible for the gruesome murder.

The governor said this through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka in Ibadan, yesterday.

Ajimobi appealed to members of the public with any useful information to immediately contact the following telephone numbers: 0802 343 1079, 0803 653 6581, with assurances that such tips would be treated in utmost confidence.

Aremu represented Oorelope constituency in the House of Assembly until he was murdered on July 1 by three gunmen that allegedly trailed him on motorcycle.

The governor said he was still saddened by the incident that shattered the serenity the state had enjoyed in the past five years and would be prepared to reward anybody with clues that would assist the police to apprehend the culprits and their sponsors.

Ajimobi said, “This is to further demonstrate the government’s commitment to the ongoing investigation of the causesof the murder of the parliamentarian who was allegedly gunned down in front of his home in Ibadan.

“We assure such volunteers of absolute secrecy, confidentiality and protection of the law. Please, help to find those behind the murder of Hon. Gideon Aremu so that he and his family can get justice, and on time too.”