The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, described the murder of the renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the University of Ibadan, Opeyemi Ajewole, “as a rude shock.”
He also commiserates with family while praying for the repose of Ajewole’s soul.
The PUNCH reported that suspected gunmen shot and killed the Professor on his way home on Monday night.
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said, “The matter is under investigation. Updates would be provided accordingly, please.”
In a statement he personally signed late Tuesday, the Vice President expressed shock over the killing.
He said, “I received today the shocking news of the death of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole who was gunned down by yet-to-be-identified assailants.
“The late Opeyemi, a renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry, was my classmate at the University of Ibadan and his untimely death just days after personally congratulating me on my swearing-in, came as a rude shock.
“I condemn the gruesome killing of Prof. Opeyemi and wish to express my deep condolences to his family and the University of Ibadan Master Class of 1990. I pray for the repose of his gentle soul.”
- Saturday, September 21, 2024
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