Adeyinka Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councilorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government Ward 15, was fatally shot by gunmen in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, on October 12, 2024.
Incident Details:
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Time: Approximately 2 pm
- Location: Jide Jones area, Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State
- Victim: Adeyinka Adeleke, APC councilorship candidate
Eyewitness Accounts:
Gunmen arrived in a tinted car, shooting sporadically, and attacked Adeleke, shooting him at close range and hitting him with stones until he died.
Police Response:
A senior police officer confirmed the incident, stating that the family took the corpse away for burial. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, has not commented on the incident.
Community Reaction:
The attack created palpable tension in the area, with residents scrambling for safety and shops closing early.
Investigation Ongoing:
The motive behind the killing is unknown, with speculation of a possible cultist attack. The police are investigating the incident.
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