Thursday, April 25, 2024

Mr Macaroni donates to family of Jumoke killed in Lagos during Yoruba Nation rally

Mr Macaroni called on the public to donate to the family whose breadwinner was killed by the police during the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos.

• July 17, 2021
Jumoke Oyeleke and Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni
Late Jumoke Oyeleke and Mr Macaroni

Nigerian comedian Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni has donated N500,000 to the family of 25-year-old Jumoke Oyeleke, who was killed by the police at the Yoruba Nation rally held in Ojota, Lagos.

Mr Macaroni shared photos of him at the family’s house on Saturday via his Twitter page, noting that neither the government nor police force had taken responsibility.

He also shared a fundraising link for the family, calling on the public to donate.

Jumoke Oyeleke, was shot dead by the police who opened fire on fleeing demonstrators, shooting indiscriminately into the densely populated Ojota neighborhood.

Ms Jumoke, who was not at the protest grounds, was a sales attendant at a beverage store where the police bullet fatally hit her in the stomach, causing her death instantly.

Mr Macaroni wrote, “I visited the family of the late Jumoke Oyeleke; the 25yrs old that was killed during the Yoruba Nation Rally. They need all the support they can get right now. I have donated N500,000 today and I plead with all those who can to kindly support the family.

“Also important to note is that Jumoke (the deceased) was the breadwinner of the house. She was a sales attendant at a beverage store and she used the little she made to sustain her mother and 3 siblings. As it is, the family has nothing.

“As of the time of my visit, neither the government nor police force had taken responsibility. The family despite their state of mourning have been told to bear all responsibilities. This is heartbreaking. Very very.”

The comedian also shared a video of a house in a slum made by a lady identified as Dabira, who visited the family a day after Jumoke was killed. She said that was where the victim was living with her family before her death.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

World

China continues to battle flood in Pearl River Basin

China’s Ministry of Water Resources is intensifying precautionary measures against flooding as heavy rain continues to lash southern China.

ECOWAS LEADERS AND MALI, NIGER AND BURKINA FASO MILITARY LEADERS

Africa

African leaders determined to uproot terrorists, military coupists: ECOWAS

African leaders are determined to uproot terrorism and unconstitutional changes in government, ECOWAS and African Union ambassadors have said.

Health

Nigerians advised to eat mango with its skin for good health

The doctor, however, warned that eating excess mango could cause diarrhoea.

Africa

Ghanaian judges collect bribes, sell judgments; government officials engage in corruption with impunity: State Department

The report also mentioned that Ghana “is just as corrupt as most countries” in West Africa.

LIT LANTERN IN DARKNESS

Abuja

Abuja residents, businesses lament frequent power outages in FCT

Abuja residents and businesses have decried the continuous power outage caused by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

Katsina gov, Dikko Rada

States

Katsina registers 2,600 intending pilgrims for hajj 2024

Mr Abdullahi-Dankama said the board initiated enlightenment programmes to educate the intending pilgrims.