CITIZENS COMPASS —A group of unidentified gunmen on motorcycles has reportedly shot and killed a yet-to-be identified young man to death in Sagamu, Ogun State.
Information at Citizens Compass‘ disposal said the incident occurred on Friday, November 10, 2023, along Ewusi Street towards Ita Oba roundabout.
The Ogun State Police Command said investigation has commenced into the killing.
According to the spokesperson of the Command, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement on Saturday, the Command had deployed its team to the scene of the incident for fact checking. She said, “The Ogun State Police Command has received a report of a suspected murder in Sagamu. According to the Sagamu Divisional Police Officer, on November 10, 2023, while on a vehicular patrol along Ewusi Street towards Ita Oba roundabout, they intercepted information about a shooting incident. The report stated that
“Upon receiving the information, the DPO immediately proceeded towards the location of the gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered the deceased lying in a pool of blood. The examination of the body revealed bullet wounds on the neck, stomach, and hand. Additionally, three expended cartridges were found at the scene.
“The body of the deceased has been transported to a nearby morgue for further examination. No identification documents were found on the deceased, except for two large cowries.
” The Ogun State Commissioner of Police is aware of the incident and has personally arrived in Sagamu to oversee an open investigation into this tragic killing. The police are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case and to allay fears.”
