BY ABIODUN NEJO
The state treasurer of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Moses Adeoye, was shot dead on Wednesday night by unknown gunmen who invaded his house.
Sources said Adeoye, who had earlier served as APC Chairman in Moba Local Government, was killed while having supper at his residence in Otun-Ekiti, the Moba Council headquarters.
APC State Publicity Secretary, Ade Ajayi, described the death of the party chieftain as “sad.”
Ajayi said the deceased was on the entourage during Governor Kayode Fayemi’s ‘Thank You’ visits to Ekiti North and South Senatorial Districts in Ido and Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday
Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti State, Caleb Ikechukwu, who confirmed the killing, said the police had launched investigation into the case.
Ikechukwu said: “The case has already been reported with the police and our men have swung into action.
“We have started our investigation to make sure the perpetrators are arrested.
“We commiserate with his family and assured the people of Ekiti state that the police are on top of this matter,” the police spokesperson said.