An All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Ward 15, Abeokuta South in Ogun State, Mr Adeleke Adeyinka, has been stoned to death by yet-to-be-identified assailants.
It was gathered that the deceased who was a youth leader in the ward and was contesting the councillorship seat in the forthcoming November 16 area council election, was brutally killed in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta Central Business District on Saturday (yesterday).
It was also learnt that the attackers who rode in a car with tinted glasses trailed Adeyinka to the Jide Jones area and stoned him to death after they shot him.
Reacting to the murder, the Ogun Youth Leaders’ Forum condemned the act.
It described Adeyinka as a “dedicated member” of the APC, having served as the youth leader of Ward 15 in Abeokuta South and worked with others during the election.
“As a forum, we demand a thorough investigation into this heinous crime and call on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served. We also urge the police to increase patrols and security measures in the affected areas to prevent further violence.
“Adeleke’s contributions to the Ogun State youth leaders’ forum will not be forgotten, and his untimely death is a loss to the entire youth community in Ogun State.
“We demand a swift and thorough investigation into Adeleke’s murder.
We call on the authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and urge the police to increase security measures in the affected areas,” it said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command has begun a manhunt for Adeyinka’s killers.
The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident said the police had commenced an investigation into the killing, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
