The traditional
council of Oba of Lagos Oba Rilwan Akiolu was yesterday thrown into mourning
following the assassination of one of its members.
The chief
identified as Kayode Adeshina Onimole was allegedly shot dead by some suspected
assassins at Lagos Island area of Lagos metropolis.
Lagos police chief
Umar Manko, who confirmed the murder of Onimole, said detectives from State
Criminal Investigation Department had commenced investigation into the matter.
Manko said the
monarch was allegedly shot in his right shoulder by two suspected assassins who
walked into his residence at Onimole Court, off Iga-Idungara Street, Lagos
Island.
He said one short
gun cartridge was recovered at the scene and that the outcome of the command’s
investigation may be would be made available to the public.
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