By DELE ALABI
Suspected criminals have set fire to the Ilesa High Court 2 building in Osun State, drawing strong condemnation from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who described the incident as an “unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary.”
In a strongly worded statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the act as a “heinous and unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary,” vowing that those responsible must be brought to justice.
He called on security agencies to intensify efforts in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators, adding that those behind the attack will face the full weight of the law.
Governor Adeleke also directed heightened security surveillance across all court buildings in the state to prevent future occurrences.
The fire, which broke out on Sunday night, reportedly destroyed sensitive court documents, key legal exhibits, and caused near-total damage to the building. By the time the state fire service arrived at the scene, the structure had already suffered extensive destruction.
Initial reports suggest that files related to high-profile cases may have been among the materials lost in the blaze.
Governor Adeleke further instructed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to collaborate with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure for the immediate rehabilitation of the affected courthouse.
He labeled the arson a direct assault on democracy, underscoring the importance of the judiciary in upholding democratic institutions. Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting the judiciary and ensuring the safety of its facilities and personnel.
“The judiciary is a pillar of democracy,” the governor emphasized. “We must all rise to protect it.
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