Weekend Tragedy: Gunmen Strike In Ibadan, Kill OAP, POS Operator

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A popular Ogbomoso born On Air Personality (AOP) and former Naija FM presenter, Titus Badejo has been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Ibadan.

Also reported was the killing of a POS operator along Akala Expressway, New Garage, Ibadan.

The incident according to reports happened in front of Club 407, Oluyole Estate around 11:40 p.m on Saturday.

Another victim…along Akala Expressway on Friday

Eja Nla, as he is fondly called, was said to have been at the club house since around 9 p.m with some of his friends before two masked men riding on motorcycle stopped them at gunpoint and asked all of them to lie down.
The gunmen, who were wielding guns, reportedly aimed at Eja Nla, shooting him repeatedly before leaving, after confirming that he was dead, without taking anything from him or his friends.

The policemen from Oluyole Division were said to have gone to the scene, from where his body was taken to the mortuary at Adeoyo Hospital, Ring Road.

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Titus Badejo celebrated his 40th birthday a week ago.

Similarly, a POS operator, popularly known as Daddy Jamal was also reportedly killed on Friday by unknown gunmen. The incident happened at DSTV Bus-Stop along Akala Expressway, New Garage, Ibadan.

It was confirmed that the man, who was robbed not long ago, was in the front of his shop before the two men riding on motorcycles stopped and shot him in the head.

Information further revealed that the victim had reported the robbery incident at the Police Station, Orita, and as well supported the report with the footage from the camera installed in his office.

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