Police confirms murder of 51-year-old Ibadan businessman

• Owuamanam was killed by unknown gunmen

• He was killed at a relaxation spot at Ibadan

• The police said there is more investigation into the incident

The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed the happening surrounding the death of a 51-year-old Ibadan businessman, Maduabuchi Owuamanam.

According to reports, Owuamanam was murdered by a group of unidentified gunmen on Saturday, May 29, at a relaxation spot at the Oremeji Mokola area of Ibadan.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.

He said that investigation commenced immediately to unravel the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of the businessman.

He added that the incident was reported to the Police at about 22:10 hrs on Saturday by the wife of the deceased, Christiana.

“The deceased was allegedly attacked and eventually murdered by unknown assailants around a relaxation spot at Oremeji Mokola area of Ibadan.

“Investigations are in top gear to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and apprehend the perpetrators of the dastardly act,” the PPRO said.

DSP Osifeso called for calm among residents in the state, saying that the Police are already making progress with investigations, promising that “we will get to the root of the matter within a reasonable time.”