Police Confirm One Dead As Hoodlums Attack Oriyomi Hamzat’s Supporters In Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following an attack on supporters welcoming politician and broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan….

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following an attack on supporters welcoming politician and broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said in a statement that suspected hoodlums attacked the supporters shortly after they left Molete for Iwo Road, where Agidigbo FM is located.

The deceased, identified as 40-year-old Azeez Tajudeen from Oke Amu in Otesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, sustained a severe injury to his right eye during the attack.

He was rushed to the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead.

His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue.

The statement said the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, had directed the Command Monitoring Unit to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.

The Command urged political aspirants, party leaders and event organisers to notify the police at least 48 hours before planned processions or public gatherings to allow adequate security arrangements.

It also appealed to members of the public with useful information about the attack to assist the ongoing investigation.

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