The Police has confirmed the killing of one Dr Richard Adeoriokin, a Nigerian lecturer based in the United States, at Ejigbo in Osun State.
Spokesperson of the police in Osun, SP Yemisi Opalola, said a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder.
“Police in Osun is aware of the shooting that occurred at Ejigbo which led to the death of Dr Richard Adeoriokin,” the police spokesperson said.
“The incident occurred on Saturday after the 50th coronation anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin.
“One Prince Eniola Oyeyode of Ejigbo instructed one of his civilian guards named Hammed Jelili to fire his double barrel gun into the air to confirm if the gun was in good condition.
“Jelili instead shot directly at the victim and he was rushed to a hospital but confirmed dead on arrival by a doctor.
“Prince Oyeyode, who gave the order to his civilian guard to fire the gun has been arrested and detained.
“Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mr Bzigu Kwazhi, appeals to member of the public, especially residents of Ejigbo to remain calm as investigation into the matter has started,’’ Opalola stated.
Meanwhile, the Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has equally ordered an immediate investigation into the killing of the lecturer.
In a statement by his media aide, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said the killing and counter-killing at Ejigbo, during the celebration, must be investigated and perpetrators arrested.
