A professor at the University of Ibadan, Opeyemi Isaac Ajewole has been killed by suspected assassins.
the incident reported happened while the don was returning to his home in the Moniya area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday evening.
His corpse has been deposited at UI Anatomy.
A source in the university told newsmen that Ajewole’s car was taken away after he was shot dead.
One of the friends of the deceased, Olukayode Ogunsanwo, also confirmed the death of the don on Tuesday.
The friend who was in a sober mood, simply said, “Yes. It is true. It is true”.
Ajewole, until his death, was a lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources Management of the university.
He was born on 6th March 1962.
Principal Assistant Registrar, Public Communications, at the university, Joke Akinpelu, when contacted, also confirmed the incident.
Akinpelu, who did not give further information, said, “Yes, it is true. But we are not sure if it is armed robbers or hired assassins.
“He was killed yesterday. The incident happened yesterday”.
