Tragedy has struck the political landscape of Ondo State with the brutal assassination of Alaba Excel Abbey, a key campaign coordinator for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Abbey, who also served as Returning Officer for Ward 10 in Supare Akoko during the recent APC governorship primary election, was gunned down outside his residence on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
According to his elder brother, Samuel Abbey, the attack occurred around 9 pm shortly after Abbey returned home. The deceased held the position of ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF).
In a statement, the LACO-SF expressed deep sorrow and revealed that Abbey had played an active role in the election campaign. The group condemned the senseless killing as a heinous act.
State Police Command Spokesperson Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding Abbey’s assassination.
“The command is aware of the incident at Supare, and the investigation is ongoing to unravel all that happened,” Odunlami-Omisanya said.
The assassination has sent shockwaves through Ondo State and the political community. Governor Aiyedatiwa has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and vowed that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. CONTINUE READING
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