Tragedy struck in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, as gunmen, suspected to be cultists struck and assassinated a Councilorship candidate in ward 15, Abeokuta South local government area of Abeokuta, Adeleke Adeyinka, on Saturday at Jide Jones area of Oke-Ilewo

It was gathered that the assailants arrived in a tinted car and the occupants alighted and shot at their target, and later hit him with stones  severally untill he finally gave up the ghost.

Before Adeleke’s death, he was with the transport union in Panseke area of Abeokuta.

Also, the deceased was a former APC Youth leader in Abeokuta South local government area of Ogun State, before his aspiration for the post of Councilor of his ward .

He was described as an amazing fellow, who served his people whole hearted.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Ogun State Police command, SP Omolola Odutola, said the killing reportedly happened at around 12:30pm as reported to the police by a concerned citizen.

She said “a concerned citizen reported that unknown individuals believed to be cultists arrived in an unregistered Toyota Corolla Sport car, armed with a pump action shotgun and a pistol at Jide Jones, Oke Ilewo, Ibara, Abeokuta.

“The assailants opened fire killing 40-year old Adeyinka Adeleke who was left dead at the scene before the perpetrators fled to an unknown location”.

Odutola said that one Adeyinka Adesanya has requested for the body of the deceased for burial.

She said that photos of the crime scene has been taken while normalcy has been restored to the area.

Odutola added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Meanwhile, the APC Youth Leaders’ forum in the State has expressed sadness over the brutal murder of Adeleke, describing it as senseless and horrific act, which has left the community shaken and grieving.

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The forum, in a statement signed by
Kabir Odedairo, Youth Leader, Abeokuta south local government, said, “the fact that he was shot and stoned to death by unknown assailants in a tinted car is particularly disturbing and warrants immediate attention from law enforcement agencies”.

“Adeleke was not only a promising young leader, but also a dedicated member of our party, having served as the youth leader of Ward 15 in Abeokuta South and worked with others during the election”.

“As a forum, we demand a thorough investigation into this heinous crime and call on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served. We also urge the police to increase patrols and security measures in the affected areas to prevent further violence”.

“Adeleke’s contributions to the Ogun State youth leaders’ forum will not be forgotten, and his untimely death is a loss to the entire youth community in Ogun State”.