APC Member Ridwan Adeyemo Killed in Ibadan Attack

Ridwan Adeyemo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ward 06 of the South-West Local Government Area, was reportedly killed by suspected hoodlums in the Agbokojo area of Ibadan on Friday, October 16. Adeyemo, who worked as a commercial motorcyclist, was attacked by a gang of armed men in the Ita-Barika area and died at the scene.

The Oyo State chapter of the APC confirmed the incident through a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, describing the assault as a broad-daylight attack that shocked the local community. Following the incident, Hon. Fatai Adesina, the party's state secretary, led a delegation to offer condolences to Adeyemo's family and condemned the killing, urging security agencies to take immediate action.

However, when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, declined to verify the incident, stating, "I cannot confirm the attack." This silence from the police has drawn attention, especially given the APC's public statement and the condolence visit.