Gunmen have reportedly murdered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, in Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State.
Gatekeepers News reports that there was uproar in the community due to the sudden demise of Ojomu who was killed on Monday along Chevron Drive.
An estate in the community confirmed the development in a notice issued by its management.
It said, “This is to notify all residents that Ajiran (Agungi) king’s son was assassinated today along Chevron Drive (close to Ebeano Supermarket) this morning.”
“We, therefore, plead to our esteemed residents to avoid Chevron area, Agungi and Ajiran for now for their safety.”
Spokesman of Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident through a statement released.
The spokesman noted that police had begun an investigation into the matter, adding that the prince was attacked along Chevron Drive while driving in his black Toyota Corolla.
He said, “He was attacked near Bourdilon Court Estate Gate by four armed men driving in a white mini bus.”
“The attackers shot and stabbed him to death. The scene had been visited and one expanded cartridge was recovered while the corpse had been moved to a morgue for preservation and autopsy.”
“The case will be transferred to SCIID Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.”
