39-year-old Ismaila Adeyemi, suspected Killer of Gulder Ultimate Search 2006 winner, Hector Jobarteh has confessed to the crime that Hector was killed in error.
Adeyemi confessed that the gang’s target was Hector’s brother who just returned from a trip abroad. He said that he was invited from Ibadan to be among the team for the operation.
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According to Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal, Adeyemi was said to have been arrested after an extensive manhunt.
“Ismail Adeyemi, who pulled the trigger that killed the 2006 GUS winner has confessed to the crime and admitted to other various criminal activities within the state.
“The suspect led operatives to Sango Gasline, Ijoko, where his operational revolver pistol with nine rounds of live ammunition was recovered. The suspect and others earlier arrested will soon be charged to court.”
Speaking about how the shooting occurred in error, Adeyemi narrated that.
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“At that point, a young man rushed out of the room. He was coming towards his father, but Keke thought he was approaching him and, in defence, shot him (Jobarteh)
“Thereafter, we went inside and collected the bags that the returnee came with and left the scene. We drove to a hideout in Ijaye, where we opened the bag and discovered it contained just children canvass, flowers, boxers and personal effects.
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“The intention was never to kill the wrong man. He was mistaken for the real target. The plan was to attack the man that was returning from abroad and shoot him if he puts up any resistance. Even when Keke shot the old man, I was quarrelling with him and he almost shot me in the process. Adeyemi added.
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