Gunmen on Thursday,13 February, 2025 axed and shot to death 22-year-old man identified as Razak Jimoh in the Lantoro area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
It was 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.
The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the development on Sunday, 16 February, 2025, adding that the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Thursday, 13, February, 2025.
According to Odutola, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kemta Division, upon getting the information, immediately mobilized detectives to the crime scene.
The state police image -maker 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, Odutola urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
