Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti

Residents of Dalim area of Ado-Ekiti were on Thursday thrown into confusion following the death of a 40-year-old trader in the area who was shot death by unknown assailants.
The deceased Olarewaju Sikiru, a dealer in recharge card and provision in the area was reportedly shot dead on Wednesday at about 7:25 pm while returning from his shop after the close of business.
One of the residents of the area, who identified himself as Olatunji revealed that the assailants traced the deceased to his house behind Joe Jane Hospital, Dalimore, Ado Ekiti, where they ambushed and killed him at the main entrance.
The deceased’s valuables and money, were carted away by the killers.
“The deceased had just packed into the house few months ago after he felt unsafe in his former apartment.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident and we call on the security agents to fish out the perpetrators. He was a young, enterprising, diligent and respectful man, who had been robbed several times in his former house.”
When contacted, the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident.
He said: “He was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen while returning home from his shop at about 9:45pm yesterday (Wednesday).
” His body has been evacuated and deposited in the mortuary. Meanwhile, preliminary investigation is ongoing for possible arrest of the culprits.”