A 30-year-old man, Olamide Akinolu, has been confirmed dead after an assault by unknown individuals at Osas Hotel in the Wadoye community of Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State.
According to reports, Akinolu had visited the hotel to meet with a man from whom he had rented musical instruments for N50,000. While there, he was allegedly attacked by several suspects.
The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
Confirming the tragedy on Wednesday, Ogun State Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola stated that Akinolu’s father reported the incident to the Ajuwon Police Division. Akinolu was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
She said, “He sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where the doctor pronounced him dead.
“This prompted a group of people to organise an attack on the hotel.
“The hotel manager was injured, and several instruments were damaged during the violence. Our officers were dispatched to the scene to restore order.
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“Meanwhile, the body has been taken to a mortuary in Olambe for examination and autopsy.”
She maintained that efforts were ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the act.
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