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Police Launch Investigation Into Businessman Killed by Gunmen in Ekiti

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The Police Command in Ekiti, on Thursday, launched an investigation into the killing of a businessman, Olanrewaju Oladapo by yet to be identified gunmen.The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Abutu, confirmed that Oladapo was killed at Dallimore Area of Ado Ekiti, the state capital on Wednesday night.
“Yes, we are aware of the incident, the victim was reportedly shot dead by gunmen while returning home from his shop at about 9:45 pm.  His body has since been evacuated and deposited in the mortuary in Ekiti. I can assure you that we will get to the root of the matter as a preliminary investigation is ongoing for possible arrest of the culprits”.
Some residents in the area said the late Oladapo, who was in his 30’s, sold recharge cards and provisions in the Dallimore area of the city.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident and we call on the security agents to fish out the perpetrators” a resident who did not want his name mentioned said.
(NAN)

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