CITIZENS COMPASS – A groom-to-be, Adebowale Toromade, has reportedly died of stray bullet after he returned from the introduction ceremony at his pregnant fiancée’s hometown.
Adebowale was said to be hit by stray bullet at Moro, Ife North Local Government area of Osun State while celebrating the emergence of new ‘Okada riders’ union’.
It was gathered that after returning to Edunabon in Ife North local government area of the State, the deceased went to join other members of the union at Moro junction to celebrate the emergence of the new executive members.
However, sporadic gunshot rented the air and stray bullet hit Adebowale.
The deceased and his family members were said to be in Ede town earlier on Friday for the engagement with his pregnant wife.
It was gathered that one other person was shot and botb were rushed to a nearby hospital where Adebowale was confirmed dead on arrival, while the second person was under medical attention at press time.
Spokesperson, Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident, stating that investigation had commenced.
Similarly, Agunbeelewo residents in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday, were thrown into mourning after a private car crushed a nursing mother to death.
It was gathered that the woman, simply identified as Iyawo Ori-Ade, was on a commercial motorcycle to pay electricity bill at about 3pm on Friday, when a Toyota Camry car with number plate Lagos KRD 930 HV, hit the motorcycle.
An eyewitness, Wale Oladele, disclosed that the car driver, Bello Ayodeji, was going to Okini when he lost control of the car and crashed into the oncoming motorcycle.
The woman and the rider were said to have sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital for treatment where she eventually died.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson, said: “The passenger died in the hospital she was rushed to for treatment. Her corpse was deposited at the mortuary for autopsy. Investigation in progress.”
