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The Osun State government has inaugurated a five-man Commission of Inquiry on the disturbance of public peace in the state.
Inaugurating members of the commission chair by a Retired Judge, Justice Kunle Ajeigbe, the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, said the step became necessary in view of the recent public peace disturbance in the state.
Represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the governor noted that recent disturbances of public peace in parts of Osun State have caused avoidable loss of lives, destruction of property, displacement of families, and deep wounds in the fabric of communal harmony.
He explained that the constitution of the commission was in line with the COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY LAW, CAP. 29, LAWS OF OSUN STATE, 2002
In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the commission, Retired Justice Kunle Ajeigbe, tasked residents of the state who have genuine information and evidence to approach the commission.
Retired Justice Ajeigbe, who appreciated the governors for the Confidence reposed in him and other members, promised to be guided by law, fairness, and transparency.
The commission is to, among other things, investigate the remote and immediate causes of recent disturbances of public peace in the State
Identify persons, groups, or systemic failures that contributed to the breakdown of law and order and recommend measures that will strengthen peace, security, and community cohesion.
