Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, described the murder of the renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the University of Ibadan, Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole, as a ‘rude shock’.
The Vice President also commiserated with the deceased’s family while praying for the repose of Ajewole’s soul.
Recall that suspected gunmen had shot and killed the Professor on his way home on Monday night.
Confirming the incident, on Tuesday, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adewale Osifeso said, “The matter is under investigation. Updates would be provided accordingly, please.”
In a statement he personally signed late Tuesday, Vice President Shettima expressed shock over the killing.
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According to him, “I received today the shocking news of the death of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole who was gunned down by yet-to-be-identified assailants.
“The late Opeyemi, a renowned Professor of Social and Environmental Forestry, was my classmate at the University of Ibadan and his untimely death just days after personally congratulating me on my swearing-in, came as a rude shock.
“I condemn the gruesome killing of Prof. Opeyemi, and wish to express my deep condolences to his family and the University of Ibadan Master Class of 1990. I pray for the repose of his gentle soul.”