Unknown gunmen, believed to be assassins have killed Dr. David Adefikayo, the Medical Director of Dafikayo Clinic in cold blood. at his residence in the Kanbi area of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara
The assassins were said to have forced themselves into his residence around 8. 30pm and traced him to his bedroom where they also met his wife and two daughters.
On sighting the gunmen, the medical doctor was said became frightened and started pleading that their lives should be spared.
It was further gathered that the medical doctor asked the gunmen to ask for any amount of money and take whatever they wanted in the house which the assassins were said to have rejected.
The motives of the bandits were said to remain unclear, as they shot the medical doctor dead, in the presence of his wife and children.
Adding to the family’s anguish, the assailants reportedly abducted the youngest child of the deceased, a 16-year-old girl, before fleeing the scene.
The current whereabouts of the abducted girl and the identities of the murderers remain unknown. at press time.
A close family source, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the horrifying incident to journalists in Ilorin, expressing their shock and grief.
“David was an easygoing man, very good to members of the community. I couldn’t fathom why anyone could come for his life and also take away the last child. This is still a mystery to every one of us. It is indeed a very bad dream, someone should please tell me this is a dream.” he said in tears.
The community is also reeling from the incident, as Dr. Adefikayo was a respected figure who contributed significantly to local healthcare.
