Sunday, February 16, 2025 - A 22-year-old man identified as Razak Jimoh has been axed and shot to death by unknown gunmen in the Lantoro area of Abeokuta.
2 masked men chased the victim, who ran into a residence, forcefully
dragged him out to the corridor, axed him on the leg, and shot him in the head.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Police spokesperson, Omolola
Odutola, said the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Odutola stated that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kemta
Division, upon getting the information, immediately mobilized detectives to the
crime scene.
She noted that the victim’s body has since been deposited at the General
Hospital for autopsy and further investigation.
While condemning the violent crime that may have been connected to
cult-related activities, Odutola revealed that Commissioner of Police Lanre
Ogunlowo ordered an urgent manhunt for the culprits and promised the public
that those involved would face the full wrath of the law.
Meanwhile, she urged residents to remain vigilant and report any
suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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