Terror in Oyo: Gunmen Assassinate Man Outside Moniya Shopping Complex in Ibadan
A middle-aged man was brutally gunned down in front of a shopping complex in the Moniya area of Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.
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The shocking daylight murder has sent waves of fear across the city and reignited security concerns in the region.
According to eyewitness accounts, the yet-to-be-identified victim was standing in front of the bustling shopping mall when two armed men on a motorcycle approached. One of the gunmen dismounted, walked directly up to the victim, and fired multiple close-range shots, instantly killing him on the spot.
Residents and shop owners in the area were thrown into panic. Many traders immediately locked up their shops, while pedestrians fled for safety. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming and running in every direction.
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"I was just about to enter the complex when I heard gunshots. Everyone ran. It was terrifying," one eyewitness told local media.
The attackers fled the scene on their motorcycle immediately after the execution-style shooting, leaving behind the lifeless body of the victim. Emergency responders reportedly arrived later to secure the area and begin preliminary investigations.
As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Police Command has not released an official statement regarding the incident, nor confirmed the identity of the deceased or any suspects in the case.
However, residents are calling for swift police action and improved surveillance, especially around commercial hubs like Moniya Market and nearby shopping complexes, which attract large crowds daily.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown, but many fear it could be linked to a targeted assassination or a gang-related attack, both of which have seen an uptick in the region in recent months.
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This tragic event comes amid rising calls for the federal and state governments to bolster security measures and intelligence gathering to stem the tide of violent crimes across urban centers in Nigeria.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates are expected from the police command in the coming days.
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