Oyo Assembly demands probe, justice over alleged assault of truck drivers

By Adejayan Gbenga

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged assault of two Nigerian truck drivers by security personnel attached to Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited in Ibadan.

The lawmakers also demanded justice for the victims, insisting that anyone found culpable should be held accountable to prevent similar incidents in the state.

The resolution followed a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Comforter Olajide, during Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi.

Presenting the motion, Olajide said the alleged assault reportedly occurred following a civil dispute between the truck drivers and the company, which escalated into what she described as degrading treatment.

She expressed concern over the development, stressing that disagreements involving employees, contractors, transporters and visitors should be resolved through lawful means rather than physical assault, intimidation or coercion.

The lawmaker maintained that neither individuals nor corporate organisations had the right to take the law into their hands or subject others to degrading treatment under the guise of resolving disputes.

Consequently, the assembly urged the commissioner of police in Oyo State to ensure a speedy, thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged assault, while calling for the prosecution of any suspect against whom sufficient evidence of an offence is established.

The lawmakers also urged individuals and corporate organisations operating in the state to respect human dignity and uphold the rule of law, insisting that workplace disagreements and other disputes must be handled through appropriate legal channels.