Pandemonium struck at the Ikorodu area of Lagos State Tuesday as three persons were brutally murdered by men suspected to be hired assassins.
The assassination was reportedly as a result of a land brawl which had lingered for quite some time.
The said piece of land islocated at Isiwo Road, Igbodu area of Ikorodu.
The deceased, a Deacon identified only as Hassan, his driver and Personal Assistant, PA, met their untimely death at about 6pm.
A friend to the late deacon’s family, who didn’t want her name mentioned in print, disclosed this on her Facebook page.
According to her, “It’s a very painful exit in the family of my friend, Olaitan Temitope, as assassins eliminated one of his brother, Deacon Hassan, his P.A and his driver yesterday at Isiwo Road, Igbodu, based on land dispute.
“May God in his mercy protect and guide us from evil doers.
R.I.P,” she added.
It was learnt that the deceased’s family had issues with some people over the piece of land and after several warnings and threat messages, he was killed while he had gone to inspect the land alongside his driver and assistant.
As at press time, the police say it is yet to receive a complaint on this particular case.
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