Ex-Oyo commissioner’s wife shot dead by UGM
The police in Oyo state have confirmed the killing of the wife of a former commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Matters, Olayemi Odetomi, in the state by unknown gunmen.
Mrs Odetomi was shot dead on Friday in her residence at Ashi, Bodija Area of Ibadan when unknown gunmen invaded her house.
The police spokesperson in the state, DSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
Mr Osifeso said that the deceased, aged 66, died immediately after being shot.
“Updates on investigations would be provided in due course,” he said.
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