Concerned authorities in Nigeria have been called upon to ensure thorough investigation and Open Justice, on the recent invasion of Imasayi Township in Ogun State, by officers of the Joint Task Force.

The Imasayi Descendants Association Abroad, comprising Imasayi people in the United Kingdom, North America and other European Countries made this call, in a press statement signed by its President Dr Toye Moses and its secretary Mr Tunde Elegbede, while reacting to the military invasion which led to loss of lives and properties .

The Imasayi Descendants Association Abroad, while urging government to protect the fundamental rights and dignity of its people said, "Imasayi people do not harbour criminals and those found culpable should be punished for their crimes while innocent people of the town should not be intimidated or harrased as they go about their daily activities".

According to the statement, " authorities concerned should conduct their investigations with respect to the fundamental human rights of the people of Imasayi and our dignity. We also call on them not to intimidate and harass the innocent people of the town as they go about their daily lives."

"We implore the authorities to leave no stone unturned and deliver true, swift and open justice in their investigations in the alleged crime that led to the invasion. We the people of Imasayi believe in justice, law and order. Anyone found responsible and complicit in the breaking of the law and in committing the ultimate crime of homicide should be dealt with the utmost power of the law."

The Association commiserated with the families of those whose lives were untimely cut short during the ugly incident between the military and the people of Imasayi.

It also expressed gratitude to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Imasayi, Kabiyesi Adesola Oni, Senator Tolu Odebiyi and others for their momentous roles in bringing a peaceful resolution to the crisis.