A traditional chief, Bashorun Abiodun, in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been assassinated by gunmen on Tuesday.
The State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation had begun to unravel the mystery behind the death.
He said,
“I have just returned from Sagamu. It is true; we are suspecting murder, and we are on top of it.
“We are trying to unravel the mystery behind the death. I just returned from the scene in Sagamu now.”
Also confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Omolola Odutola, described the incident as a case of assassination, adding that the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites.
She said,
“We received a death report that one Bashorun Abiodun was assassinated by three yet-to-be-identified gunmen and has been buried today according to Muslim rites.”
The incident occurred on Monday night around 8 pm at Folarin’s residence in Sagamu. The attackers are suspected to be assassins.
The tragic news was confirmed by two traditional rulers from the area, who spoke with newsmen, identities withheld.
