A law professor at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun, Yinka Olomojobi, has been killed by gunmen in the Iperu area of the state.
Olomojobi was reportedly shot dead on Friday after allegedly refusing to be taken away by the suspected gunmen.
Two residents of the community were kidnapped and taken to an unknown destination.
The spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement and disclosed that two people had been arrested in connection with the incident.
“A two-week-old security man was arrested based on reasonable suspicion as police commence discreet investigation,” Odutola said.
“A report from the Iperu Division indicates that a kidnapping and murder incident occurred on the 19th of April, 2024, at about 9:20 pm.”
Odutola said, “a suspicious coincidence led the police to arrest one Awada Ishaya of Plateau State who was employed two weeks ago when the event centre was launched as a security man for further interrogation.”
He added that the deceased lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.”
