Babcock University Professor Killed, Two Abducted As Gunmen Attack Event Centre In Ogun

Olomojobi was shot dead for allegedly refusing to be whisked away by the assailants.

Yinka Olomojobi, a professor of Law at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State, was killed on Friday, April 22, in the Iperu area of the state.

According to Channels TV, Olomojobi was shot dead for allegedly refusing to be whisked away by the assailants. While he was shot dead, two residents were kidnapped and taken to an unknown destination.

The gunmen who were said to be eight in number and dressed in black, stormed an event centre on Sagamu Road and began shooting indiscriminately. Eyewitnesses say the late Prof Olowojobi was shot in the chest. At the same time, a manager of a car stand known as Dare, and one other yet-to-be-identified person, were said to have been taken captive by the gunmen.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP 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. 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.”Odutola said