Abiodun said the untimely death of Oyekanmi has left him shocked and highly devastated.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran.
Oyekanmi was on official assignment within the metropolis when he met his untimely death at the hands of his assailants.
Abiodun described the incident as a rude shock to him, as he called for prayers for the immediate family of the late director, for them to have the necessary fortitude to bear the great loss.
He said, “I was devastated and extremely shocked upon receiving news of the cold-blooded murder of Oyekanmi, in the hands of criminal elements and enemies of our state.
“It is indeed a colossal loss for our administration to have lost such a dedicated, truthful, and diligent official; his assailants have murdered sleep and will be flushed out immediately from wherever they might be hiding.
“I have directed all security agencies in the State to smoke the criminals out instantly and make them face the full wrath of the law. I, therefore, want to assure the entire workforce and residents in the state that never will such calamity befall our dear state again.
“I pray for the repose of his soul and for God’s protection over the family he left behind. He is going to be sorely missed by his relatives, colleagues and the government he meritoriously served till death.”
Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, on Wednesday evening, led a government delegation to the deceased’s house to commiserate with his family.
