By Sade Adewale, Ondo 

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Tragedy struck in the Yaba area of Ondo West Local Government  as a 41-year old bar owner, known as “Oluomo,’ was gunned down by unknown assailants on Friday night. 

The incident unfolded outside a popular bar in Omoloore, Yaba, where residents and patrons were left in shock. 

Eyewitnesses recounted that Oluomo, who owned and operated the bar, had been wrapping up his business for the night when a group of men walked in, ordered drinks, and quietly took their seats. 

In a disturbing turn, they suddenly drew a weapon, aimed at Oluomo, and shot him point-blank in the head. 

A mourner at the scene, Mrs. Denhinde Sola, shared her account of the harrowing ordeal: “Oluomo came to the bar as usual. Just as he was about to close up for the night, some men came in, sat down, and ordered drinks. Before anyone knew what was happening, they pointed a gun at him and fired.” 

Following the attack, the perpetrators quickly fled the scene. Family members of the deceased frantically attempted to rush him to a nearby hospital, but sadly, he was declared dead upon arrival. 

Known in the community as a diligent and generous man, Oluomo’s death has left a void in the hearts of many. In a sombre display of mourning, his body was laid in front of the bar by grieving friends and family, who refused to allow police intervention, instead demanding swift justice for his killers. 

Police officers from the Yaba Divisional Station later arrived, removing his corpse to the general hospital, where it was transferred to the state mortuary. The Ondo Police Command has assured the public that investigationsa were underway to bring the perpetrators to justice. 

As at the time of filing this report, the motive behind this cold-blooded murder remained unknown.