The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that the Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Mr Ezekiel Adeniran, was assassinated.
Adeniran, who was appointed registrar in January 2025, was found dead in his home in Akure, the state capital, early Thursday. He was 41 years old.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, told journalists that the death was clearly a case of assassination.
Ayanlade said, “The man died in the early hours of yesterday. I can confirm to you, this was reported at Fanibi Division. I can confirm to you that the man was killed.”
He explained that, from available information, two men came out of the bush and forced a substance into another person’s mouth. However, the police are still investigating the full details of the incident.
“We are doing everything possible to unravel the lies surrounding this case. I mean, we are after those responsible for this case,” Ayanlade stated.
He called on the public to share any useful information with the police, assuring that such details would be treated confidentially.
The University of Medical Sciences also confirmed Adeniran’s death in a statement signed by the Head of Media and Protocol, Mr Isaac Oluyi.
Oluyi said, “The devastating news has thrown the university into mourning, as it was shocking. He was still at his duty post on Monday, 14th July, 2025. As at the time of writing this statement, the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.”
