Categories: NewsNigeria News

Armed Robbers Kill 66-Year-Old Oyo Ex-Commissioner’s Wife

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead the wife of a former commissioner in Oyo State.

Glamtush reports that gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead Mrs. Olayemi Odetomi, wife of a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Oyo State, Peter Odetomi.

It was gathered that the 66-year-old woman was shot at her home around Bodija-Ashi Area of Ibadan early Friday morning.

The deceased’s husband, who was a former chairman of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State served as a commissioner during the administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.

Although some persons claimed that Mrs. Odetomi’s killing was done by armed robbers, some said the woman was assassinated.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Adewale Osifeso, said police had begun an investigation into the killing.

He said in a statement that “the deceased, Olayemi Odetomi, aged 66 years, died on the spot after being shot during a robbery incident which occurred during the early hours of Friday 25th June 2021 in her home.

“Updates on investigations will be provided in due course.”

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

Fidelity Bank To Give Out N159 Million In GAIM 6 Promo

Fidelity Bank is set to give out N159 million in its GAIM 6 promo.  …

2 hours ago

Zenith Tech Fair 4.0 Concludes With Hackathon Winners Receiving N77.5M In Cash Prizes

Zenith Tech Fair 4.0 has concluded, with hackathon winners receiving N77.5M in cash prizes.   Glamtush…

5 hours ago

PHOTOS: Davido Receives Luxury Car From Auto Firm For 32nd Birthday

Davido has received a luxury car from an auto firm for his 32nd birthday.  …

1 day ago

VIDEO: How Primate Ayodele Foretold Simon Ekpa’s Arrest In 2023

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government…

1 day ago

Speaker Obasa Clarifies Negative Perceptions As Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Budget

Accuses detractors of peddling news of alleged governorship ambition.   Speaker of the Lagos State…

1 day ago

Simon Ekpa, Four Others Arrested In Finland Over Terrorism Activities

Simon Ekpa and four others have been arrested in Finland over terrorism activities.   Glamtush…

1 day ago