Gunmen reportedly shot and killed Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community in Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State.
A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the gravity of the situation revealed that the assassination occurred on Monday along Chevron Drive, near the Ebano Supermarket.
It was gathered that the community is being deserted due to the stress caused by the killing.
A notification given to our correspondent by the management of an estate in the community verified the occurrence while advising inhabitants to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran districts.
The statement read, “This is to notify all residents that Ajiran (Agungi) king’s son was assassinated today along Chevron Drive (close to Ebano Supermarket) this morning.
“We therefore plead to our esteemed residents to avoid Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran for now for their safety.”
When reached, Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, stated that he was unaware of the situation and promised to update our correspondent as soon as he received further information.
“I am not aware; I will contact you once I’m privy to the information,” he said.
