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A commercial motorcyclist identified as Toromade Adebowale, was shot dead on the day of his marriage introduction, in Moro town, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State.
According to Daily Post report, the late groom-to-be hailed from Edunabon town, Ife North.
A close family source under anonymity told the publication that Adebowale and his family were in Ede town earlier on Friday for an engagement ceremony with his pregnant wife.
“Shortly after the mini ceremony, Debo attended the swearing-in of the newly elected leaders of the commercial motorcyclists association in Edunabon, being a member himself.
“Shortly after the swearing, he joined others to escort their leaders who came from Ile-Ife to Moro junction. It was at the Moro junction that they heard gunshot from unknown persons,” the source said.
According to the publication, Adebowale and one other person were shot.
Both were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where Adebowale was confirmed dead on arrival.
The second victim is still receiving treatment.
Daily Post also reported that, Toromade’s family has opted not to pursue the case as his remains were committed to earth on Saturday morning.
The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.
She, however, revealed that an investigation is ongoing to unravel the incident.
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