Some gunmen have killed two people in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the police command said.
The Police also said that two other people sustained bullet injuries in the gunmen attack that occurred early Monday, November 11, 2024.
Superintendent of Police Omolola Odutola, who serves as the command’s spokesperson in a statement said the incident took place at about 12:30 am.
According to Odutola, the gunmen launched an attack in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta.
She stated that three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA number plate, demanding the car key.
“Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys.
“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin and two others.
“The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived at the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.
“Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.
The police spokesperson further noted that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.
“The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days, as a follow-up to arrest the fleeing suspects,” she said.
