APC mourns as treasurer is shot dead during supper in Ekiti

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has been thrown into mourning, following the killing of the Treasurer, Mr. Moses Adeoye, on Wednesday night.

He was reportedly shot dead in his home in Otun-Ekiti, the headquarters of Moba Local Government, when having supper. The gunmen were said to have invaded Adeoye’s home about 9pm and shot the victim.

He was killed a few hours after returning to Otun-Ekiti, after being part of the town hall meetings held by Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ekiti North and Ekiti South senatorial districts.

Adeoye was the APC chairman in his local government before he became the treasurer at the state congress in September.

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, upon hearing the sad news, directed security agencies to ensure that the killers were arrested and prosecuted. Dr. Fayemi vowed to get to the root of the matter, stressing that anyone found to be connected with the killing would be dealt with.

He said his administration would work with security agencies to stop killings and violence and commiserated with the deceased’s family, assuring them of justice.

Dr. Fayemi, who was out of the state on official duty when the incident occurred, described the death of the APC chieftain as sad and devastating. He pledged government’s support for the family.

The governor’s condolence message was delivered to the family by a delegation comprising the Secretary to the State Government, Biodun Oyebanji, Chief of Staff, Biodun Omoleye and Chief Alaba Abejide.

The delegation later visited the palace of Oore of Otun, Oba Adedapo Oladele Popoola and the party secretariat, where they also delivered the governor’s condolence message.

Police spokesman, Caleb Ikechukwu, said the command had begun investigation. He said the suspects would soon be nabbed.

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