Tragedy struck at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun on Friday as armed men suspected to be kidnappers killed a professor of law, Yinka Olomojobi for allegedly refusing to be taken away.
It was gathered that the gunmen had stormed the scene of the crime to abduct the deceased and two others who were later whisked away to an unknown destination.
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.
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Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola, disclosed that a suspect had been apprehended in respect to the incident.
She said, “A two-week-old security man was arrested based on reasonable suspicion as police commence 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.”
