Tragedy as gunmen kill trader in Ekiti

Tragedy struck in Dalimore area of Ado Ekiti metropolis, on Wednesday night, as a young trader, Olanrewaju Oladapo, was shot dead by some unknown gunmen.

The deceased specialised in the sale of recharge cards and provisions at Dallimore area of Ado Ekiti.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 9.45pm after the trader had closed from work and drove home.

The deceased’s valuables and money, were said to have been carted away by the gunwielding killers.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident.

Abutu added that the body of the deceased had been evacuated and deposited in the mortuary.

He said “the deceased was reportedly shot dead while returning from his shop yesterday at about 9:30 pm and his body has been evacuated and deposited in the morgue, meanwhile investigation is ongoing to arrest the culprits” he added

Meanwhile, preliminary investigation is ongoing for possible arrest of the culprits.