In the early hours of Monday, two people were reportedly killed by three gunmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, while two others sustained gunshot injuries.
The Ogun State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that it occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings in the GRA area of Abeokuta.
“Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys,” she stated
“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin and two others.
“The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.
“Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.
The police spokesperson hinted that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.
“The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days, as a follow up to arrest the fleeing suspects.”