PDP Cheiftain Borishade Adeniyi Shot Dead In Lagos

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Borishade Adeniyi, was on Saturday shot dead, the Lagos Police command says.

A statement issued by Chike Oti, the police spokesman, on Sunday, revealed that Adeniyi was shot during a meeting of party members at Igbosuku village, Eti-Osa LGA.

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Oti explained that a heated argument broke out between the factions loyal to Moshood Salvador, a factional state chairman of the party, and Kehinde Fasasi, Eti-Osa LGA chairman.

According to him, the argument led to a free-for-all, which reportedly led to Adeniyi being shot on the leg, with two other persons sustaining injuries.

Oti said the chieftain was rushed to First Consultant Hospital, Obalende, where he died.

The Police spokesman said five principal suspects were arrested on the orders of the Imohimi Edgal, the state police commissioner.

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“What supposed to be a peaceful political meeting of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) members, in Lagos state, regrettably ended in unnecessary bloodletting,” the statement read.

“The incident took place on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at about 1800hrs, during Lagos state PDP visitation meeting at Igbosuku village, Eti-Osa LGA, attended by Lagos state and local government PDP chairmen.

“However, towards the end of the meeting, fracas broke out between contending factions of the party; one faction for the state chairman, Hon. Moshood Adegoke Salvador and the other for the Eti-Osa LG chapter chairman, Engr Kehinde Fasasi.

“In the melee, one Hon. Borishade Adeniyi, the Apapa LG PDP chapter chairman, recognised also as the Doyen of PDP LG chapter chairmen in Lagos state, was allegedly shot and injured on the leg.

“He was rushed to First Consultant Hospital, Obalende, Lagos, where he was treated but eventually died. Corpse of the deceased is deposited in the hospital mortuary. Two other persons allegedly injured during the clash, are also receiving treatment in a hospital in Ajah.

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“Pursuant to the directive, five (5) of the principal suspects were arrested; viz: Engr Kehinde Fasasi, chapter chairman, Eti-Osa LG, Hon. Rotimi Kujore, PDP chapter chairman, Lagos Island LG, Alhaji Fatai Adele, PDP chapter chairman, Mushin LG, Mr. Ismail Abiola, PDP chapter chairman, Amuwo Odofin LG and Dr. Amos Alabi Fawole, PDP chapter chairman, Surulere LG.

“The five suspects have been transferred to SCIID, Panti, for further investigation.”

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