Adebayo Adenrele
A middle aged ticket officer of Okada Riders association, Ekiti state chapter has been shot dead in broad daylight by some unknown gunmen around Okesa roundabout, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The incident, which occurred very close to Okesa market in the early hours of Tuesday, had the market women scamper for safety.
According to eye witnesses who craved anonymity, the gunmen came on bike and sped off after perpetrating the evil act.
When contacted, Chairman Okada Riders Association, Ekiti State, Kunle Asaolu, who could not immediately disclose the name of the deceased confirmed that the man was a member of the association assigned to Okesa area.
The attack was also confirmed by the spokesperson of Ekiti State Police Command, DSP Sunday Abutu who said investigation has commenced.
The corpse has been deposited at the Ekiti State Teaching hospital morgue.