By Isaac Olufemi Ojo
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged assault on two Nigerian truck drivers by security personnel of Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, located in Ibadan
The house also seek that justice is served for the victims inorder to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the State.
The house presided over by the speaker, Rt. Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin made this call yesterday during the plenary session
following a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North State Constituency I, Hon. (Mrs.) Comforter Olajide, during wednesday plenary , presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi.
Hon. Olajide in the motion explained that the alleged assault reportedly occurred as a result of a civil dispute which escalated into degrading treatment.
While the lawmaker stressed that the rule of law must be upheld, She emphasised that disagreements involving employees, contractors, transporters and visitors must be resolved through lawful channels, rather than physical assault, coercion or other forms of unlawful punishment.
The House however urged the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, to ensure a thorough, impartial and speedy investigation of the reported assault and prosecute any suspect against whom sufficient evidence establishes an offence, in accordance with the law.
Consequently, the House reiterated the need for all individuals and corporate organisations operating in Oyo State to respect the rule of law, uphold human dignity and ensure that workplace disagreements are handled through lawful and appropriate channels.
