April 22, (THEWILL)- A lecturer at Babcock University, Prof. Yinka Olowojobi, has been killed by gunmen.
Prof. Olowojobi was killed by gunmen, who attacked the Ajadeh Event Centre located along Sagamu Road in the Iperu area of Ogun State, around 9:20 pm last Friday.
He was allegedly shot for refusing to be taken away by the suspected gunmen, who whisked away two other persons.
“Prof Olowojobi was shot in the chest for resisting to go away with the hoodlum. At the same time, a manager of a car stand known as Dare, and one other yet-to-be-identified person, were taken captive by the gunmen”, an eyewitness told newsmen.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, said one person had been arrested in connection with the incident.
“A two-week-old security man was arrested based on reasonable suspicion as police commenced a discreet investigation. A report from the Iperu Division indicates that a kidnapping and murder incident occurred on the 19th of April, 2024, at about 9:20 pm.”
“A suspicious coincidence led the police to arrest one Awada Ishaya of Plateau State, who was employed two weeks ago when the event centre was launched as a security man for further interrogation.
“The lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops”, Odutola said.
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