Gunmen fatally shoot Babcock University Professor Yinka Olomojobi and abduct two others in Ogun State

Gunmen attacked Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, killing Babcock University lecturer Yinka Olowojobi and abducting two others during the invasion.

Apr 22, 2024 - 13:19

Gunmen fatally shoot Babcock University Professor Yinka Olomojobi and abduct two others in Ogun State

Gunmen stormed Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu Remo along Sagamu road in Ogun State last Friday night, resulting in the tragic death of Babcock University lecturer, Yinka Olowojobi. Two others were abducted during the invasion.

The assailants, numbering about eight and clad in black, reportedly opened fire indiscriminately at the event centre's lounge where Olowojobi and the other victims, identified as Dare and an unnamed individual, were relaxing. Eyewitnesses recounted the gunmen emerging suddenly and beginning to shoot, with Olowojobi tragically getting shot in the chest as he resisted going with them.

In a swift response to the incident, the Ogun State Police Command has taken action, arresting one Awada Ishaya from Plateau State as a suspect in the crime. Ishaya, who had been employed just two weeks prior as a security guard for the event centre, is currently undergoing interrogation. Omolola Odutola, the Spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating, "Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops."

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The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the community, leaving residents in grief and disbelief. Olowojobi's untimely death has also prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, friends, and students at Babcock University, where he was a respected lecturer.

Following this incident, there have been growing calls for enhanced security measures in the area to ensure the safety of residents and prevent such tragic events from reoccurring.

As investigations continue into the horrifying attack, the community remains united in mourning the loss of Yinka Olowojobi and praying for the safe return of the abducted victims. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing the country and the urgent need for effective measures to combat such criminal activities.