BREAKING: Gunmen kill councilor candidate in Ogun state, police react

• Adeyinka Adeleke, All Progressives Congress (APC) councilor candidate for Ibara Ward 15, was shot and killed by suspected gunmen
• Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers arrived in a darkened vehicle and shot Adeleke at point blank range.
• A senior police officer confirmed the murder, stating that Adeleke’s family had taken her body for burial

Abeokuta, Ogun State – A councilor candidate, Adeyinka Adeleke, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was shot and killed by suspected gunmen.

Legitimate.ng reported that this incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Jide Jones area of ​​Abeokuta South Local Government of Ogun State.

The tragic incident occurred ahead of the upcoming November 16 local government elections.

Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen arrived in a darkened vehicle, opening fire and leaving Adeleke in a pool of blood.

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The attack caused significant tension in the area, with residents fleeing for safety.

According to a source familiar with the event, Adeleke was brutally attacked by the attackers, who not only shot him but also stoned him to death.

The source explained:

“Gunmen today killed the APC candidate for Ibara District 15, Adeyinka Adeleke. They shot him and beat him with stones until he died. People were running for their lives.”

A separate eyewitness added,

“They came in a colorful car and shot him at point blank range. Afterwards, they broke his head to make sure he was dead. It was a shocking and horrible scene.”

Community in fear after attack

The murder, which occurred at around 2pm, left the local community in a state of shock and fear. Shops were quickly closed and residents scrambled to ensure their safety following the violent attack.

Another anonymous source said:

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“It happened suddenly and no one is sure if it was a cultist attack or politically motivated. The whole area is in chaos.”

Police confirm death of candidate for Ogun councilor

A senior police officer confirmed the tragic incident but noted that the family had taken Adeleke’s body for burial.

The officer stated:

“Yes, the incident happened. His family decided to take his body for burial,”

Source: Legit.ng