In a tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, two individuals have been confirmed dead, while two others are recovering at the Federal Medical Center in Idi Aba, Abeokuta, following a shooting that took place in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings.
The Eagle Online was made to understand that three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux, around 12:30 AM on November 11, 2024, confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA license plate, demanding the car keys.
The assailants reportedly opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown) and one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin.
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The divisional police officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived at 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.
Confirming the incident, the state police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, said a preliminary investigation has been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.
Odutola, a Superintendent of Police, added that the public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days
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