Unidentified gunmen, on Saturday, shot dead the All Progressives Congress councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government, Adeyinka Adeleke.
Eye witnesses said the incident occurred at about 2 p.m. in the Jide Jones area of Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The gunmen were said to have arrived the area in a tinted car, as one of them alighted and shot Adeyinka at close range. He also smashed his head with a plank until he died.
The victim was also seen in a viral video lying face up in a pool of blood.
A source who pleaded anonymity, the killing which occurred at about 2 p.m. caused panic in the area as people scampered to safety.
Traders quickly locked up their shops and took to their heels to escape being hurt.
The commotion created tension in the area.
The deceased, who was a former youth leader of Abeokuta South Local Government, was said to be aspiring for the post of Councilor for Ward 15 in the November 16 local government elections in the state.
Before his sudden demise, Adeyinka was said to be a transport union worker in the Panseke area of Abeokuta, the state capital.
Meanwhile, the Ogun All Progressives Congress Youth Leaders’ Forum has condemned Adeyinka’s gruesome murder.
The forum, in a statement jointly signed by the youth leader of Abeokuta South Local Government, Comrade Kabir Odedairo, and its PRO, Timothy Odedina, described Adeyinka’s killing as senseless and horrific.
The statement partly read, “The Ogun State All Progressives Congress Youth Leaders’ Forum is deeply saddened and outraged by the brutal murder of Adeleke Adeyinka, the APC candidate for Ward 15, Abeokuta South, who was killed today in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta City.
“We strongly condemn this senseless and horrific act, which has left our community shaken and grieving. The fact that Adeleke 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.”
The forum demanded a swift and thorough investigation by relevant authorities to ensure justice is served, urging the police to increase patrols and security measures in the affected areas to prevent further violence.
When contacted, state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the matter had not been reported to the Command.
