Suspected gunmen Monday shot two people to death in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at the parking lots of Diamond Dumplings GRA, Abeokuta.
It was further gathered that the gunmen, who came with an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate and demanded for the car keys.
The gunmen reportedly opened fire on the occupants, killing one on the spot and left others injured.
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Police spokesman in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement.
Odutola explained that the incident occurred at about 12:30am in the parking lots of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta.
“Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys.
“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin and two others.
“The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.
“ Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.
She disclosed that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.
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