57-Year-Old Ibadan Man Assassinated After Receiving Business Call

A 57-year-old businessman, Oladeji Babalola, popularly known as Chicago, was assassinated at Agbariko area, Jemibewon road in Ibadan North West Local Government area of Oyo State.

WithinNigeria reports that Babalola was said to be selling sportswear at Adamasingba Sports Complex when he received a business call.

According to PUNCH, an investigation revealed that Babalola was at the shop when someone called him on phone for business which he left for.

An eyewitness said, “He was already in the shop. He changed his shoe to sleepers when the call came in for a business. So, he left immediately, but unfortunately for him, two guys were trailing him on the bike (motorcycle). They rode close to him and shot him dead. They shot him on the head and another part of the body.”

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The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed the incident on phone said that the police had commenced an investigation into the matter.

“The incident is confirmed. An investigation has commenced demystifying circumstances surrounding the incident. Updates would be communicated, please,” he added.