"Abiodun Alamutu, Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, confirmed the tragic killing of Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts for Governor Dapo Abiodun's office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Oyekanmi was fatally shot while returning from Fidelity Bank, having withdrawn funds for the state using a homemade bullion van. This incident occurred on the NNPC Bridge near Kuto, Abeokuta. Rushed to the state hospital, Ijaye, Oyekanmi was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The Commissioner described how Oyekanmi, accompanied by a driver and another individual, encountered attackers upon their return from the bank. Despite plans for a police escort, unforeseen circumstances led to the absence of the escort during the trip. The assailants, five in number, blocked the team's path atop the bridge, shooting Oyekanmi and forcibly accessing the money using a sledgehammer. The robbers swiftly fled the scene.
Efforts were immediately initiated by Alamutu, who requested CCTV footage from the bank to aid in the investigation. Extensive measures were undertaken, including coordination with authorities in Lagos and securing potential exit routes, to identify the perpetrators, who wore hoods during the attack.
Governor Abiodun expressed shock and pledged stringent action against the assailants, terming the incident a colossal loss for the administration. He vowed to ensure justice, directing all security agencies to apprehend the criminals swiftly.
In a statement, Governor Abiodun mourned the loss, praising Oyekanmi's dedication and pledging support to the deceased's family. He reassured the state's residents of improved security measures and offered condolences to Oyekanmi's relatives, colleagues, and the government."
This reorganization summarizes the incident, highlighting key events and responses while maintaining the chronological flow of the narrative.
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