Gunmen hack businessman to death in Ondo

Tragedy struck in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, as gunmen assassinated a businessman, Ismaila Awoyinka, on Saturday evening.  

According to local sources, Awoyinka, a well-known dealer in building materials, was attacked at his residence opposite Caring Heart Mega School, Idi Mango area, shortly after leaving the mosque following Ramadan prayers.

The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and security agencies have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Residents of the community have expressed shock and concern over the growing insecurity in the area.

“He was assassinated the moment he left the mosque after Taraweeh prayer (a voluntary prayer during Ramadan), very close to his house, around 8:35 p.m. on Saturday. After he left the mosque, some persons dressed in white attire alighted from a motorcycle and stayed around the place.

“As he (deceased) was about to enter his house, they ambushed him and shot him. He was shot at close range, and he died on the spot,” the source said.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident and said an investigation had commenced.

“The incident happened, and we have commenced an investigation into it,” the PPRO stated.