The Police Command in Ekiti has commenced investigation into the alleged killing of one Ojo Deji by suspected hoodlums at the Atikankan area in Ado-Ekiti.
By Bolanle Lawal
The Police Command in Ekiti has commenced investigation into the alleged killing of one Ojo Deji by suspected hoodlums at the Atikankan area in Ado-Ekiti.
This is contained in a statement signed by the command spokesman, SP Sunday Abutu, on Monday in Ado-Ekiti.
Abutu said preliminary investigation revealed that on Saturday, June 28 at about 6:45p.m, “a yet to be identified man went to Atikankan Area to give alms to the destitute.
”Upon sighting the man, two groups of suspected hoodlums approached him begging for money.
“In the process, a fight ensued between the two groups where the deceased was stabbed. He was rushed to the hospital where he died while receiving medical treatment.
“Two suspects have been apprehended and are currently undergoing investigation while others are at large, saying effort is underway to arrest them,” he said.
Abutu while calling for calm, assured members of the public that no stone would be left unturned to ensure that justice was delivered. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)