Olusegun Ariyo
A 22-year-old man identified as Razak Jimoh has been axed and shot to death by unknown gunmen in the Lantoro area of Abeokuta.
Urban Express News Online gathered that two masked men chased the victim, who ran into a residence, forcefully dragged him out to the corridor, axed him on the leg, and shot him in the head.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Odutola stated that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kemta Division, upon getting the information, immediately mobilized detectives to the crime scene.
She noted that the victim’s body has since been deposited at the General Hospital for autopsy and further investigation.
While condemning the violent crime that may have been connected to cult-related activities, Odutola revealed that Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo ordered an urgent manhunt for the culprits and promised the public that those involved would face the full wrath of the law.
Meanwhile, she urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
