Tragedy In Ogun: Gunmen Kill 24-Year-Old Man At Prayer Ground In Ota

Tragedy In Ogun: Gunmen Kill 24-Year-Old Man At Prayer Ground In Ota

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Saheed Jinadu by gunmen at Osuke Village in the Ota area of the state……….READ MORE

According to the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred on February 27, 2025. A complaint was filed by Olusoji Jinadu, the victim’s father, who reported that at about 8:00 a.m., a group of armed hoodlums led by an individual identified as Elijah stormed the Muslim prayer ground in Osuke, Ota, on a motorcycle.

The assailants allegedly opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic. Saheed Jinadu was struck by a bullet and rushed to the state general hospital in Ota, where he was pronounced dead. His remains have been preserved for autopsy as part of an ongoing investigation.

Police operatives visited the crime scene and recovered three expended cartridges and two spent AK-47 rounds. The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, condemned the attack and assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrators.

The police have urged residents to remain calm and provide any useful information that could aid in the investigation.