
Governor Adams Oshiomhole with Mrs. Grace Iyayi, (widow) and Mr Oriabure Iyayi, (son), during a condolence yesterday.
The
Onojie of Ugbegunland, the hometown of Professor Festus Iyayi, HRM,
Samuel Obade I, and his people, have asked the Kogi State Governor to
pay the sum of N50 billion to the immediate family of professor Iyayi as
compensation for killing him in an auto accident while one of his
security vehicles ran into his car.
The
letter was sent to the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights
Commission in Abuja, A lot of dignitaries have also been visiting his
home, while other parties have asked the federal government to punish
reckless drivers and also probe into what might have led to his death.
They also said it’s time for the FRSC to make sure speed limits are
adhered too.