Sudden Tragedy Strikes Community
Demola Akinloye, son of Ojomu of Ajiran, was fatally attacked by gunmen on Chevron Drive, Lagos. The violent incident occurred near Ebano Supermarket on Monday. It has profoundly shocked the local community. Heightened security warnings have been issued in response. The community remains on high alert following this tragic event.
Community Response to Violence
Following the assassination, tension has escalated within the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas, leading to a noticeable exodus of residents. Local authorities have issued advisories urging people to avoid these areas due to safety concerns, highlighting the widespread impact of the violence.
Police Confirmation and Investigation
The Lagos State Police Command, through spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the attack and announced that a thorough investigation is underway. Early findings suggest that the assailants, four armed individuals in a white mini-bus, targeted Akinloye while he was driving his black Toyota Corolla.
Details of the Attack
Police reports indicate the attackers shot and stabbed Akinloye, ensuring his death before escaping the scene. Law enforcement secured the area, collected an expended cartridge, and moved Akinloye’s body to the morgue for autopsy.
Investigation Escalates to Higher Authorities
The case’s severity prompted its transfer to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Panti, Yaba. This transfer highlights the authorities’ commitment to rigorously investigating the murder. They aim to thoroughly probe the motives and identities of the perpetrators. The move assures a detailed investigation into this high-profile crime.
A Call for Calm and Justice
As the community reels from this brutal act, calls for justice are growing louder. The police are urging witnesses and anyone with information to come forward to aid in the swift resolution of the case, hoping to bring peace and closure to the bereaved family and the rattled community.
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