HEADLINE | Posted: Monday, February 3, 2025

Aregbesola meets man who allegedly tried to assassinate him in 2006, forgives him


By Ayobami Okerinde

Former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, on Sunday met Sikiru Olaboye who allegedly attempted to assassinate him nearly two decades ago.

In a post on X on Sunday, Aregbesola said he has forgiven Olaboye and holds no grudges against those behind the 2006 Oroki Day attack.

The former Osun governor disclosed that he was informed Olaboye called into a local radio station in Osogbo, the state capital, to seek his forgiveness.

He wrote, “Earlier today, I received Sikiru Olaboye, one of the men who attempted to assassinate me during the 2006 Oroki Day Celebration in Osogbo.

“I was informed that he called into a local radio station in Osogbo a few weeks ago to seek my forgiveness.

“Today, while praying for him, I assured him that I hold no grudges against him or anyone else involved. I neither harboured resentment nor sought revenge after God spared me from that attack.

“It is God alone who has the power to forgive all our shortcomings. As His servants, I pray that He forgives both his and mine.”

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