Atiku, Murray-Bruce Condemn Murder Of Sowore’s Brother

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Saturday, September 4th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the murder of Olajide Sowore, brother of activist Omoyele Sowore.

Recall that Sowore, the human rights activist, had on Saturday stated that his brother was killed by suspected herdsmen on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo State where he was studying Pharmacy.

Reacting, Atiku expressed his condolences and enjoined the government to arrest the perpetrators.

He wrote: “I just received news of the reported killing of Mr Olajide Sowore, a student of Igbinedion University and the immediate younger brother of human rights activist, @YeleSowore. His death, and indeed the killings and daily abductions of innocent citizens, saddens me.

“Every death diminishes our humanity. My sincere condolences to the Sowore family and his friends. May his soul rest in peace.”

Also, Ben Murray Bruce, a former Senator wrote on Twitter, “sincere condolences to the Sowore family and loved ones over the death of Mr Olajide Sowere, a student of pharmacy at the Igbinedion University, Edo State.

“I urge the government to spare no resources in bringing his killers to book. May his soul rest in peace.”