A professor of law at the Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State, Yinka Olomojobi, had been shot dead by gunmen.

The Law Professor was reportedly shot for allegedly refusing to be taken away by the suspected gunmen who invaded a lounge in Iperu area of Ogun State.

The gunmen abducted two other people in the process.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola, said one person had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“A two-week-old security man was arrested based on reasonable suspicion, as police commence discreet investigation.

“A report from the Iperu Division indicates that a kidnapping and murder incident occurred on the 19th of April, 2024, at about 9:20 p.m.,” she said.

Eyewitnesses said they heard gunshots at the Ajadeh Event Centre on Sagamu Road in Iperu as eight men dressed in black and armed with guns emerged from went into the relaxing lounge.

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A manager of a car stand, known as Dare, and another person were abducted by the gunmen.

Odutola said: “A suspicious coincidence led the police to arrest one Awada Ishaya of Plateau State who was employed two weeks ago when the event centre was launched as a security man for further interrogation.

“The lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“Efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits and rescue the kidnapped victims. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.”

The Star