Youth minister commiserates with families of slain Iseyin youth

Minister of Youth  and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has expressed  dismay, shock  and sadness over the killing of some  youth in Iseyin, Oyo  State, even as he  condoled  with  their families.

The youth were killed during a shoot out between customs and some drivers allegedly  trying  to evade being searched at the Iseyin border town in Oyo State.

The Minister described the incident as sad, unfortunate  and a huge loss to their families,  Oyo state and Nigeria at large.” I received  the sad news of the unfortunate killing of the Youth in Iseyin, Oyo State  by Custom officers with  a huge sence of loss, pain  and sadness. This incident is most unfortunate,  sad,  and avoidable. It’s so tragic that these promising  youth were  cut down in their prime”

The statement further said . “The life of every  Nigerian  is sacred  and should be protected  and not wasted. I call on security agents to investigate  the circumstances   surrounding the killing and bring the culprits  to book.

My condolences  to the bereaved families , I pray God comforts  them, my deep  thoughts are with them in these trying  times, I urge them to take heart”.