Local News

Tragedy as Groom-to-be killed on introduction day in Osun

VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update

Tragedy as a groom-to-be, Adebowale Toromade was killed on day of his introduction in Edunabon, Ife North local government area of Osun State.

Debowale and his family members were said to be in Ede town earlier on Friday for an engagement with his pregnant wife.

Shortly after the mini ceremony, Debo as fondly called attended the swearing in of the newly elected leaders of Okada riders association in Edunabon, being an Okada rider himself.

Shortly the swearing, he joined others to escort their leaders who came from Ile-Ife to Moro junction. It was at the Moro junction that they heard gunshot from unknown persons.

It was gathered that Adebowale and one other person were shot. And were rushed to a nearby hospital where Adebowale was confirmed dead on arrival, while the second person is still receiving treatment.

It was also gathered that the family has opted not to pursue case as the remains have been buried on Saturday morning.

Spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, stating that investigation has commenced.

(Insight Media)

VAM News

Recent Posts

Felicitations as OOPA Chairman Abioye Lawrence Celebrates Birthday

The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has extended warm felicitations to its Chairman, Comrade Tosin…

15 hours ago

SSANU warns FG, threatens month-end strike

The National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has issued a…

18 hours ago

Troops Detonate Roadside Bomb

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED)…

18 hours ago

All 13 kidnapped passengers rescued

All 13 passengers abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue…

18 hours ago

JAMB apologises for UTME results delay

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has apologised for the delay in releasing the results…

20 hours ago

The Shield of Loyalty: Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju’s Unwavering Stand for Ekiti’s Progress

In the high-stakes arena of Ekiti politics, leadership is defined by those who stand tallest…

20 hours ago