There is tension in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State, as gunmen shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the community.
The attack occurred on Monday near Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket, where gunmen shot and butchered Demola.
A source, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed the assassination. The killing has caused panic in the community, leading to residents deserting the area.
Also, a notice sent to our correspondent from the management of an estate in the community confirmed the incident while appealing to the residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas.
An estate management notice in the community also confirmed the incident, urging residents to steer clear of the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas for their safety.
The statement read, “This is to notify all residents that Ajiran (Agungi) king’s son was assassinated today along Chevron Drive (close to Ebano Supermarket) this morning.
“We therefore plead to our esteemed residents to avoid Chevron area, Agungi and Ajiran for now for their safety.”
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not privy to the matter, assuring that he would brief our correspondent when he gets the information.
“I am not aware, I will contact you once I’m privy to the information,” he said.
Details later…
