Professor Yinka Olomojobi, a law professor at Babcock University in Ilishan, Ogun State, is said to have been shot dead by unidentified gunmen, and two more have been kidnapped in the Iperu area of the state.
Olomojobi, a professor of Law at Babcock, was reportedly shot dead on Friday, for allegedly refusing to be taken away by the suspected gunmen.
It was reported that while he was shot dead, two residents were kidnapped and taken to an unknown destination.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, 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 commence discreet investigation,” she said.
“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.
It was reported that gunshots were heard at the Ajadeh Event Centre on Sagamu Road, in the Iperu area in Ogun State.
Eyewitnesses said eight men dressed in black, and armed with guns emerged from an unknown place, went into the relaxing lounge, and opened fire indiscriminately.
They later identified Prof Olowojobi, as the victim shot in the chest for resisting to go away with the hoodlum, while a manager of a car stand simply known as Dare, and one other yet-to-be-identified person, were said to have been taken captive by the gunmen.
Odutola said, “ 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.”