The Live News reports that the incident occurred on Monday evening as Ajewole returned to his residence in the Moniya area of Ibadan.
According to sources, the assailants shot him and made off with his car. Afterward, they deposited Ajewole’s body at the UI Anatomy.
Confirming the devastating news, a close friend of the deceased, Olukayode Ogunsanwo, expressed his sorrow, saying, “Yes, it is true. It is true.” Ogunsanwo added, “But we are not sure if armed robbers or hired assassins are responsible, leaving the motive behind the attack uncertain.”
At the time of his untimely death, Ajewole served as a lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of Ibadan. The news of his demise has left the academic community in shock and mourning.
Joke Akinpelu, the Principal Assistant Registrar of Public Communications at the university, verified the incident when contacted.
She stated, “He was killed yesterday. The incident happened yesterday.” However, she did not provide further details regarding the tragic event’s circumstances.
The University of Ibadan is in shock after the tragic loss of Professor Opeyemi Isaac Ajewole. Colleagues, students, and loved ones are devastated by the untimely passing of this esteemed educator.
May the soul of the departed rest in peace.
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