“The conduct of the hoodlums is barbaric, uncivilised and a grave danger to the institution of justice,” he said.
Mr Audu noted that the court ruling was a true reflection of the will of the Kogi people.
Mr Ododo said that the gesture was a proof of his administration’s priority for the welfare of judicial officers in the state.
The governor said “It’s my desire to ensure that healthcare remains the top priority of my administration.”
“We have made significant strides in strengthening democratic institutions.’’
The PRP candidate said the tribunal made several errors in its judgement.
Information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement, expressed the state government’s “deep shock and sorrow” over the killing of the students.
The governor pledged to do whatever it takes to return the abducted students to the school and their parents.
“We won’t submit to terror. We shall prevail by God’s grace,” the Kogi government said.
The governor said Mr Tinubu was aware of the strategic implications of any breach of security in Kogi as a gateway state to the North and the South.
