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Breaking: Ogun State Councillorship Candidate Gunned Down in Broad Daylight

Tragedy struck Abeokuta South Local Government in Ogun State, Nigeria, with the brutal murder of 40-year-old Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate. According to reports, Adeyinka was shot dead at around 12:30 pm on an unreported location, leaving his family and the community shook.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that a group of armed men, believed to be cultists, arrived at the scene in an unregistered Toyota Corolla sport car, armed with a pump action shotgun and a pistol. Adeyinka, who was a former youth leader in the local government, was left dead at the scene before the perpetrators fled the area.

Speaking on the incident, Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that Adeyinka’s body had been taken away for burial without undergoing an autopsy or medical examination. Odutola assured that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, who have yet to be identified or arrested.

Adeyinka, a transport union worker in the Panseke area of Abeokuta, was a vocal figure in the community, known for his involvement in youth leadership and politics. The incident has sent shockwaves of fear and outrage through the region, with many calling for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

As the investigation continues, concerns are being raised about the rising wave of violence and crime in Ogun State, and the need for increased security measures to protect life and property. This developing story will continue to unfold as more information becomes available.