One of the new graduates of the
University of Ilorin, Korede Adeyanju, has been killed by some
assailants in the Ibeshe, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
The Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti State indigene,
who rounded off his studies in History Education in 2016, was said to be
awaiting the call up to the National Youth Service Corps, when he was
attacked and killed last Friday.
PUNCH Metro learnt that a group of men broke into his apartment on Ayodele Raji Street and smashed a mortar on his head.
The 22-year-old was said to have been rushed to the Ikorodu General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The corpse was reportedly deposited in the hospital’s morgue, while the case was reported at the Ipakodo Police Division.
The victim’s uncle, Kehinde Adeyanju, said the assailants were suspected to be members of the Badoo cult, a group which had been terrorising Ikorodu residents.
He said, “He finished schooling last
year and was awaiting the national service. When the call up was
delayed, he decided to start working as a cashier in a sports betting
centre in order to get busy. He started the job last Monday.
“He had returned from work on Thursday
and was chatting on the phone with some of his friends till the early
hours of Friday, when the men entered the room.
“They had tried getting in through the
sitting room, but the burglar-proof bars prevented them. They later went
in through the bedroom after removing the burglar-proof bars, which
probably were not strong enough.
“From what we saw, it appeared that he
struggled with them before they overpowered him and smashed his skull
with a mortar which they also left behind.”
Adeyanju explained that the Badoo gang had been killing residents with a trademark of leaving mortar behind after each operation.
The victim’s brother, Olayinka, added that the group made away with Korede’s two phones and his laptop.
He said, “He was the only one in the
room at that time. There were other people living in the house, because
it is a six-flat building; but I am surprised that nobody heard the
struggle and raised the alarm.
“I am aware that the gang also attempted
to break into the landlord’s house, but they only succeeded in tearing
his net; they couldn’t break the burglar-proof bars.”
While calling for the arrest and prosecution of the killers, Olayinka said his brother was among the many victims of the Badoo gang.
“This has been going on for years and it
is time to stop it. We believe the community leaders have a hand in the
killings. When one of the cult members was arrested sometime ago, he
insisted on seeing one of the community leaders before he would talk. We
want the government to get to the root of this matter and bring the
perpetrators to justice,” he added.
He described Korede as gentle and easy-going, adding that his death was a big loss to the family.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased was the last child in a family of six children.
When our correspondent reached out to
the landlord of the house, identified only as Mr. Dada, he declined
comment, saying he had been instructed to keep mute on the incident.
He said, “I have reported the case to
the police and they have started their investigation. I was strictly
warned not to discuss it with anybody. So, I won’t be saying anything
about it or reacting to any allegation.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the incident, adding that investigations had begun.
She said, “The case is under investigation. Investigation will reveal the cause of the death.” #R.I.P..broo
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