Barely four months after his wedding ceremony, suspected armed robbers last Thursday shot and killed a young man, Mr. Durojaiye Folusho, from Aiyetoro Kiri in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Local residents narrated the unfortunate occurred at the victim’s farm on the outskirts of the community, where the transporter had gone to tend to his crops.
Folusho, who was known as a hardworking transporter on the Kiri–Kabba route, married in April.
“The young man just married a woman from a neighboring local government area in April. He is a popular transporter in our community, known for avoiding unnecessary risks, such as traveling alone at night,” said Emmanuel, a close friend and resident.
“He had gone to his farm when an unknown number of armed men attacked and killed him in the afternoon on Thursday. His body was later recovered on the farm and taken to Kabba,” his friend added.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, did not respond to a text message regarding the incident as of the time of filing this report.
However, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has condemned the killing, describing it as tragic and senseless.
In a statement signed by Kinsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner of Information and Communication, the governor noted that “the loss of a valued member of the community under such violent circumstances is distressing, and we share in their grief.”
Governor Ododo has directed all relevant security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the “heinous act” and has mandated a “thorough and expedited investigation to ensure justice is served.”
