Assassination appeared to rear its head again in Ibadan on Wednesday as Fatimah, a daughter of the former Iya Oloja of Ibadanland, the late Alhaja Aminat Abiodun, was shot dead by gunmen at her house in Bashorun area of the city.
Among politicians earlier assassinated in Ibadan were Alhaja Suliat Adedeji, Chief Bola Ige and Olatoye Sugar.
None of the killings has been conclusively resolved.
In her case, Fatimah was said to have been shot on the head by the gunmen that stormed her residence in Bashorun area, Bodija, Ibadan.
It was gathered that the gunmen left her house after ensuring that she was dead and did not take away anything from the house.
A family source, who preferred anonymity, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday.
“Our sister, the daughter of the late Iya Oloja Abiodun, was assassinated in Basorun, Bodija area of Ibadan.
“It was an unprovoked attack in her house, given that Fatimah was a peace loving person.
“Information I have, revealed that she was shot several times by the gunmen.
“This is a big loss to the family,” the News Agency of igeria quotes the source as saying.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident, saying an update would be provided on the incident
