By Aderemi Bamgbose
Some gunmen have shot dead Mr Ismailia Awoyinka, a businessman and building materials dealer, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The attack occurred on Saturday near his home, opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area of Ore.
An eyewitness revealed that the businessman was ambushed after performing the Taraweeh prayer, usually held after each day of Ramadan fasting.
“He had just left the mosque at 8:35 p.m. when some men in white clothes arrived on a motorcycle.
“As he approached his residence, they shot him at close range,” the eyewitness said.
News of his death spread quickly, drawing a crowd of sympathisers to his home, many of whom were in shock.
Taiwo Adegoroye, the Chairman of Odigbo LGA, expressed his deep concern over the security situation, calling the assassination a tragic loss.
The Police Command in Ondo State confirmed the incident, saying that investigations into the killing of the deceased was ongoing.
ASP Funmilayo Odunlami, the command’s Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the killing to newsmen simply said:
“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the assassination of the businessman.”
