Gunmen, yesterday, shot and killed the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko.The deceased, Idowu Oyewole, 45, was until his death a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

A father of three, the late Oyewole was shot in the early hours of the day at his residence along Akure/Owo road.Dare, son of the deceased, said following a distress call that armed robbers had stormed the area, Oyewole had picked his service pistol and stepped out to confront the hoodlums.
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Police spokesman, Femi Joseph, confirmed the killing, saying investigation had commenced. He described the late Oyewole as a disciplined and hard working officer.