Professor Opeyemi Ajewole of UI Shot Dead
A professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the University of Ibadan (UI) Opeyemi Ajewole, has been killed by suspected assassin.
According to DailyTrust, the late Professor was assassinated in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital while on his way home on Monday night.
Confirming the incident, a colleague of the deceased said Ajewole was killed by suspected assassins on his way home.
“It is true. He was killed last night while returning home. They shot him and took his car. He was my friend,” he said.
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The Principal Assistant Registrar, Public Communications, at the university, Joke Akinpelu, also confirmed the incident saying;“ Yes, it is true. But we are not sure if it is armed robbers or hired assassins.”