Suspected gunmen, on Thursday night, reportedly assassinated one Dr. David Adefikayo, the Medical Director of Dafikayo Clinic, in his residence in Kanbi, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The Informant247 gathered that the assailants were said to have broken into the deceased’s residence around 8:30 pm and brutally murdered the medical officer in the presence of his wife and children after the doctor’s pleas to the gunmen to collect money fell on deaf ears.
It was also learned that gunmen abducted one of the daughters of the slain doctor, Christiana Adejoke Alabi, 23.
The tragic incident, it was gathered, has caused shock and grief in the community as the late doctor was said to be a respected figure who contributed significantly to community healthcare.
However, when contacted, Ejire Adeyemi-Adetoun, the spokesperson of the state police command, while confirming the incident, said, “Yes, they killed the doctor and abducted his 23-year-old daughters during the incident.
“The DPO and other officers have stormed the bush in search of the gunmen and possible rescue of the daughter.”