By OLA MODUPE, Oyo-
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a 51-year-old Ibadan Businessman, identified as Maduabu Owuamanam.
It was learnt that Owuamanam was murdered on Saturday at a relaxation spot at Oremeji Mokola Area of Ibadan by yet-to-be identified gunmen.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, The spokeman of The Oyo State Police Command, DSP Adewale Osifeso, said that investigation has commenced immediately to unravel the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of Owuamanam.
He said that the incident was reported to the Police at about 22:10 hrs on Saturday by the wife of the deceased, Christiana.
“The deceased was allegedly attacked and eventually murdered by unknown assailants around a relaxation spot at Oremeji Mokola area of Ibadan”.
“Investigations are in top gear to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and apprehend the perpetrators of the dastardly act,” the PPRO said.
He, however, called for calm among residents in the state, saying that the Police are already making progress with investigations, promising that “we will get to the root of the matter within a reasonable time.”