A wave of fear and uncertainty has engulfed the Ajiran community in Agungi, Lekki, Lagos State, following the brutal murder of Demola Akinloye, the eldest son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye.
The shocking assassination took place on Monday near Ebano Supermarket along Chevron Drive, sending shockwaves through the community.
The tragic incident has led to a mass exodus of residents, with many fleeing the area in fear of potential reprisals and escalating violence.
A source close to the matter, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, revealed that the community has become eerily deserted as the tension continues to rise.
A statement circulating among residents, which highlights the gravity of the situation, reads: “This is to inform all residents that the son of the Ajiran (Agungi) king was assassinated this morning along Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket.
We therefore plead to our esteemed residents to avoid Chevron area, Agungi, and Ajiran for now for their safety.”
The sudden and violent nature of the murder has left the community in shock, with many fearing for their lives.
“People are scared,” said a resident who chose to remain anonymous. “The whole area feels like a ghost town now. No one knows what might happen next,” he added.
The Lagos State Police Command has yet to provide any details on the incident. When contacted by Nigerian Tribune, the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that he was not yet aware of the situation but assured that he would provide an update once more information was available.
