Police confirm assassination of businessman in Odigbo LG
The police command in Ondo says investigations are ongoing into the assassination of a businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, in Ore, Odigbo LGA.
The command’s spokeswoman, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the killing on Sunday in Okitipupa.
“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the assassination of the businessman,” Ms Odunlami said.
Residents of Ore were left in shock after the killing of Mr Awoyinka, a building materials dealer, by gunmen.
The murder occurred on Saturday near his home, opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area of Ore.
A witness revealed that the businessman was ambushed after performing the Taraweeh prayer, usually held after each day of Ramadan fasting.
“He had just left the mosque at 8:35 p.m. when some men in white clothes arrived on a motorcycle.
“As he approached his residence, they shot him at close range,” the witness said.
News of his death spread quickly, drawing a crowd of sympathisers to his home, many of whom were in shock.
Taiwo Adegoroye, the Chairman of Odigbo LGA, expressed his deep concern over the security situation, calling the assassination a tragic loss.
(NAN)
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