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Tragedy struck in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday as a three-man armed gang shot dead two people and left two others with bullet injuries.
The incident occurred at 12:30 am in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta.
According to Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, the assailants, driving an unregistered black Toyota Hilux, confronted occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350, demanding the car keys.
When their demands were met with resistance, the armed men opened fire, hitting four individuals. The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara responded promptly, securing the scene and rushing the victims to the hospital.
Sadly, two of the victims were confirmed dead, while the other two are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta.
Odutola said, “Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA licence plate, demanding the car keys.
“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown), 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.”
A preliminary investigation has been launched to uncover the motives behind the attack and potential cult involvement. The police assure the public of updates on the investigation’s progress.
