Suspected Hoodlums Set Ilesa High Court Ablaze, Destroy Sensitive Court Documents

Suspected hoodlums on Sunday night burnt down the Ilesa High Court 2 building in Osun State, destroying sensitive court documents and exhibits in the process.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke while condemning the incident, described the arson as “an unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary.”

A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, noted that the state fire service was mobilised to the scene but the havoc was already over by the time of their arrival.

Governor Adeleke, in the statement, directed thorough investigation into the incident as well as beefing up security across all court premises in the state.

“Thorough investigation must be conducted by the security agencies to apprehend the suspects and ensure they face the consequences of their actions. I further direct security agencies to beef up surveillance across the 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 burnt down building.” the statement quoted the governor as saying.