Tuesday, 23 April 2024 04:51

Gunmen kill professor, abduct two others in Ogun

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Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, is mourning the loss of Yinka Olomojobi, a professor, who was tragically shot by suspected gunmen over the weekend. Olomojobi, a lecturer at the university's School of Law and Security Studies, was attacked at Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu, Ogun State.

Joshua Suleiman, the university's Director of Communication and Marketing, confirmed the incident, expressing the institution's shock and sorrow.

While details of the incident are still emerging, witnesses reported that the gunmen, dressed in black attire, also abducted two individuals and injured others while fleeing the scene.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one suspect, a security guard named Awada Ishaya from Plateau State, in connection with the incident.

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