On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, where a yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was shot and killed by suspected gunmen.
According to reports, the assailants, riding on a motorcycle, approached the victim at a bus stop in front of a shopping complex. One of the gunmen alighted, moved close to the man, and shot him in the head at close range. The attack caused panic in the area, with residents and traders quickly closing their shops and passersby fleeing for safety.
Eyewitnesses recounted the chaos that ensued. A resident, identified as Iya Rashidat, stated, “I was still in the shop when I suddenly heard gunshot. I quickly rushed out with my baby to confirm the incident. As I was about to verify the incident, I saw people running up and down, so I quickly left the shop without locking it.”
Another witness mentioned that the victim might have been followed to the bus stop or was shot shortly after alighting from a commercial … known as ‘Micra.’
Security operatives arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and evacuated the victim’s body. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.
This incident adds to the growing concerns over security in Oyo State and highlights the need for increased vigilance and law enforcement presence in the area.
