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UK BUSINESSMAN BATTLES FOR HIS LIFE, SEEKS ARREST OF ATTACKERS. (PHOTO).


 UK businessman battles for life, seeks arrest of attackers


A United Kingdom-based businessman, Mr. Akinleminu Blessing, who is currently battling for his life after being shot by hoodlums, has pleaded with the Ondo State Police Command and the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 17, not to sweep his case under the carpet. 

Akinleminu stated that he was attacked and shot in the stomach by political thugs in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. 

In a statement signed by his lawyer, Mr. John Olowookere, Akinleminu accused the police of treating the case with kid gloves. He noted that none of his attackers have been arrested since the incident was reported.

According to the statement, “That upon the gunshot received by our client on the side of his stomach from the assailants, Our client was rushed to the University of Medical Sciences Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, where he was given medical treatment before he was moved by the family to another hospital in Akure for an intensive medical attention to save his life.

“It is further briefed that the ugly incident of the attack was reported first at Alade Police Station and later at Idanre Divisional Police Station, but same was treated with kids gloves by both stations, which prompted our client to retain the services of a legal practitioner to do a formal petition to the AIG for discreet police investigation. The lawyer did write the petition dated the 14th of November, 2024, and same was approved for necessary investigation.

“However, to the chagrin and consternation of our client, investigation in respect of the aforementioned petition was deliberately suppressed by the police at AIG’s office without giving any valid reason why the incident was not investigated, even when the petition had been approved for discreet police investigation. 

“This unhealthy and sad development on the investigation frustrated our client to return to his base in the United Kingdom, against his initial intention to stay for a while in the country.

”It on this note that we are calling on all relevant stakeholders to come to the aid of our client before it is too late. This is the highest for justice that we have ever demanded.”

Ondo Police spokesman, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, said the case was properly handled but the complainant preferred the AIG to handle it.

“The investigation was ongoing when he (Blessing) said he wanted his case to be handled by the Zone 17 (AIG), not that the case was not handled properly.”

Public Relations Officer of Zone 17, Mr Akeem Adeola , said he was not aware of  any petition by the complainant.

“It is not possible for the zone to get the petition and not act on it, I will find out when I get to the office tomorrow (Friday).”

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