- By Halimah Olamide
A Law professor at the Babcock University Ilisan Ogun State has been killed by kidnappers.
It was learnt that the Law teacher resisted being taken away when gunmen struck.
While taking away two other people, Olomojobi was reportedly shot by the assailants on Friday.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, 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,” she said.
“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,” Odutola said.
“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.”
It was gathered that about eight gun wielding men had entered a popular lounge in Iperu opening fire on those present. After the melee one of those present at the lounge and shot in the chest was Ife times as the Law Professor.
He was taken to the university’s teaching hospital where he was pronounced dead.