The police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state said Ebukwe was shot dead while trying to escape as he came under attack by gunmen who stormed the hotel where he lodged as a guest.
It was learned that despite breaking into the ceiling of the hotel to escape from the assailants, the gunmen still gunned him and took his belongings away.
The public relations officer said that the CDC Chairman, Atobatele Igbosoro, reported an incident involving a suspected assassination, saying that a group of five unidentified armed men arrived at Ok Winners Hotel in Igbosoro, and attacked Gideon Ebukwe, whose address is currently unknown.
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Atobatele reported that at the time of the attack, the hotel staff, mostly women, were locked in another room, while the assailants proceeded directly to the guest’s room.
Upon receiving the information, Odutola said the divisional police officer led detectives to the scene. No arrest has been made, and the body was transported to Jas Medical Mortuary in Ogijo.
The police public relations officer said that an investigation had commenced to determine whether the crime was cult-related.
She said the case would be transferred to the Police headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for a more discreet investigation.